Why Aluminium Blister Packaging Is Used in Forte80®

When selecting a dietary supplement, attention is often placed on ingredients and formulation. Another important aspect is how the product is packaged, as packaging contributes to maintaining the viability of live cultures throughout its shelf life.

Forte80® is packaged in aluminium blisters", a format commonly used in pharmaceutical and high-quality supplement products. Below is an overview of what this means and why it is used.

What Is Aluminium Blister Packaging?

Aluminium blister packaging is a unit-dose packaging system where each capsule is individually sealed in a protective compartment.

This differs from traditional bottle packaging, where capsules are stored together in a single container that is repeatedly opened during use. With blister packaging, each capsule is individually sealed in its own compartment until removal.

Barrier Properties of Aluminium Blisters

Aluminium-based blister materials provide a high barrier against environmental exposure, including:

• Moisture (humidity)
• Oxygen (air exposure)
• Light (including UV)

These factors can influence the stability of sensitive ingredients over time. The use of aluminium reduces environmental exposure during storage.

Stability Throughout Shelf Life

Because capsules are individually isolated in blister cavities:

• Only the capsule being used is exposed to the environment
• Remaining capsules stay protected in their original condition
• Product characteristics remain unchanged under recommended storage conditions

Forte80® is manufactured with a CFU level defined for the end of shelf life under recommended storage conditions.

Storage and Handling

Aluminium blister packaging allows storage at room temperature when kept under appropriate conditions.

General storage guidance includes:

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Avoid direct sunlight and excessive heat
• Follow the instructions on the product packaging

Refrigeration is not required unless otherwise specified.

Practical Use

Blister packaging also provides functional characteristics for daily use:

• Capsules remain individually sealed until use
• Limits exposure to air and handling compared to multi-dose containers
• Compact and portable format
• Provides single-dose portions for daily use

Part of the Product Design

The use of aluminium blister packaging is part of the overall Forte80® product design, alongside:

• Defined bacterial strains
• Controlled manufacturing processes
• Standardised quality systems

Forte80® is manufactured in the European Union under GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards, supporting consistent production and traceability.