PULLULAN
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, PULLULAN is odorless, flavorless, and stable. PULLULAN consists of maltotriose (three glucose molecules linked by α-1,4 bonds) with units linked through α-1,6-glucosidic bonds.
Identification
Chemical Name:
PULLULANApplications & Uses:
- Â Confectionery (cakes & pastries / frozen desserts / candies / snacks)
- Binding agent for sugar coatings
- Binding agent (granola bars / granule / tablet)
- Edible film
Benefits:
- An excellent film-former, producing an edible film that is heat sealable with superior oxygen barrier properties that 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 that is only slightly affected by changes in pH or salt
Performance Attributes:
- Solubility
- Lubricity and adherence
- Film-forming
Approvals & Certifications:
- * Kosher
- * Halal
- * PULLULAN is allowed to be used in food in many countries, such as the US, EU, China, Japan, Thailand, etc. Please contact us for information on the regulatory status for any countries of interest.
Sub Category:
PolysaccharidePhysical Properties:
| Appearance: | White to light yellowish white powder |
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| Odor: | A slight characteristic odor |
| Particle size: | Not more than 1.70 mm |
Chemical Properties:
| Loss on drying: | Not more than 6.0% |
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| pH: | 5.0 – 7.0 (10% solution) |
| Viscosity: | 100 – 180 mm2/s (10% |
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