pullulanaas
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans, a yeast-like fungus. It is a linear homopolymer of glucose, linked by alpha-1,6 glycosidic bonds. Pullulan is known for its unique properties, including its film-forming ability, excellent oxygen barrier, and biodegradability. These characteristics make it suitable for a variety of applications.
In the food industry, pullulan is often used as a food additive, primarily as a gelling agent,
Beyond food applications, pullulan finds use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It can be utilized