PULLULAN
A unique functional Polysaccharide
Pullulan is a natural, water soluble polysaccharide with excellent film-forming and binding properties and is produced from starch syrup by fermentation. Pullulan films have low permeability to oxygen, which protects active ingredients, flavors, and colors incorporated into the film from deterioration. Available as a white powder, it is odorless, flavorless, and stable. Pullulan consists of maltotriose (three glucose molecules linked by α-1,4 bonds) units linked through α-1,6-glucosidic bonds.
Brand Company
Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.
INFORMATION
BENEFITS
CHARACTERISTICS OF PULLULAN :
An excellent film-former, producing an edible film that is heat sealable with superior oxygen barrier properties, and can be printed on
Functionality for a variety of applications, including for use as an adhesive, binder, and thickener to modify or maintain the texture of food
High solubility in water and forms a viscous but non-gelling aqueous solution
Viscosity only slightly affected by changes in pH or salt.
