Description
pullulan powder
Pullulan,is a natural,water-soluble polysaccharide fermented from sucrose. Available as white or light yellow powder, it is tasteless and odorless. It is stable at room temperature.
CAS NO.: 9057-02-7
Molecular Formula: (C6H10O5)n
Solubility: Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol
Appearance: White powder
Description About Pullulan
pullulan solubility: Pullulan dissolves readily in water to form a stable, viscous solution that does not gel. In an atmosphere of a relative humidity of less than 70%, pullulan has an equilibrium moisture content of 10–15% but no hygroscopicity or tackiness. Pullulan resembles gum arabic in viscosity (Table 1).
pullulan pharmaceutical use
Pullulan is an extremely versatile ingredient providing a technology platform for product innovation. It has a low glycemic index with low insulinemic response. It is an excellent film˜former, producing a film which is heat sealable with good oxygen barrier properties and which can also be printed. It can be used widely as thickening or extending agents and adhesives or encapsulating agents, in food and pharmaceutical industry.
Application : A number of potential applications have been reported for pullulan as a result of its good film-forming properties; pullulan can form thin film which is transparent, oil resistant and impermeable to oxygen. Pullulan may be used as a coating and packaging material, as a sizing agent for paper, in plywood manufacturing, and in dielectric condensors, as a starch replacer in low-calorie food formulations, in cosmetic emulsions, and in other industrial and medicinal applications. Other potential applications include use as an adhesive binder, thickener and encapsulating agent. In conclusion, this polysaccharide is of economic importance with increased applications to the food.
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Pullulan has been used as a food ingredient for over 20 years in Japan. It has Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status in the US for a much wider range of applications and thus higher intakes than the current application. Pullulan is used extensively in the food industry. It is low-digestible, tasteless and odorless, so it can be used as a low-calorie food additive, providing bulk and texture. Pullulan has oxygen barrier properties, excellent moisture retention, and also prevents fungal growth. We are pullulan manufacturer and supplier, welcome to inquire about pullulan price.
