Pullulan - Natural Water-soluble Polysaccharide, Excellent Film Former And Encapsulating Agent

We are primary distributor, supplier and exporter of finest quality gamut of Pullulan. Pullulan is natural water-soluble polysaccharide, fermented by Auveobasidium Pullulans. It consists mainly of maltotriose units linked through I -1, 6 - glucosidic bonds. The average molecular weight is 2A 105 Da. Pullulan can be developed into various products. It is an excellent filmformer, producing a film which is heat sealable with good oxygen barrier properties. It can be used widely in both the pharmaceutical and food industries, such as encapsulating agents, adhesives, thickening, and extending agent. Pullulan has been used as a food ingredient for over 20 years in Japan. It has Generally Regarded as Safe.

Properties:

Pullulan is non-toxic, non-mutagenic, odorless, tasteless, and edible. Dry pullulan powders are white and non-hygroscopic and dissolve readily in hot or cold water. Pullulan solutions are of relatively low viscosity. The viscosity of pullulan solutions is stable to heating, changes in pH, and most metal ions, including sodium chloride.

Applications:

Tabletting
Pan coating
Agglomeration
Sauces and dressings
Innovative soft candy
Coatings
Capsules