A capsule for oral delivery of a composition comprises 60% to 95% by
weight of gum arabic and to the remainder a water-soluble polymer, a
hydrocolloid and a plasticizer. The proportion of gum arabic is
preferably 70% to 90% by weight of all components. The water-soluble
polymer is preferably a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose or
carboxymethylcellulose or alginetes. The hydrocolloid is preferably a
carrageenan or agar gum or galactomannan or a mixture thereof. The
capsule may be is containing medicinal or pharmaceutical agents as fill
material. The capsule has good mechanical strength and low brittleness.
The presence of gum arabic in a solution raises the solubility of other
film-forming polymers.