Why is Rice Hull in Supplements? The Benefits of a Natural Excipient
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According to agricultural data, the global rice milling industry produces millions of tons of rice hulls as a byproduct annually, a waste material that has found a second life in manufacturing. So, why is rice hull in supplements? It is utilized primarily as an excipient—a natural, plant-based alternative to synthetic additives—and serves crucial functions as a flow agent and anti-caking agent during the encapsulation process.
