Pullulan
Food Additives 2025-03-02
Multiple Names Pullulan; Pullulan Standard 5800; Pullulan Standard 12000; Pullulan Standard 24000; Pullulan Standard 48000; Pullulan Standard 100000; Pullulan Standard 186000; Pullulan Standard 380000; Pullulan Standard 1600000 CAS No. 9057-02-7 EC No. 232-945-1 MF No. (C37H62O30)n MW No. 532.49024
Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Pullulan |
| CAS Number | 9057-02-7 |
| Formula | (C37H62O30)n |
| Appearance | White, odorless, tasteless powder |
| Source | Produced by fermentation of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans |
Properties and Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Soluble in water, forming a clear, viscous solution |
| Viscosity | Moderate to high viscosity, depending on concentration |
| Stability | Stable over a wide range of pH values, temperatures, and salt concentrations |
| Film-forming | Excellent film-forming ability, with strong barrier properties |
| Biocompatibility | Non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible |
Applications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Food Industry | Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and film-forming agent in food products |
| Pharmaceuticals | As a capsule-forming agent, tablet binder, and controlled-release coating |
| Cosmetics | As a binder, emulsifier, and stabilizer in personal care products |
| Agriculture | As a natural preservative and coating agent for fruits and vegetables |
| Industrial | Used in the production of biodegradable plastics and as an adhesive in various applications |
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