Question: are gelatin capsules water soluble?
Answer: Gelatin is odorless, tasteless, colorless and insoluble in most organic solvents (such as alcohols, acetone or chloroform), but soluble in glycerin, diluted acids and alkalis. Gelatin swells and absorbs room-temperature waterup to five to 10 times its weight. It dissolves in hot water, and forms a gel upon cooling.