Exploring the Benefits and Applications of Pullulan - A Versatile Biopolymer

Medicine and health products industry

 Pullulan has unique advantages as a raw material for vegetable capsules, and its market development prospects are very broad.In addition, pullulan can also be used as pharmaceutical additives and pharmaceutical adhesives, and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Cosmetics industry

Pullulan is a kind of biopolysaccharide, which is widely used in cosmetics now. It has obvious adhesion characteristics, easy to adhere to the skin surface, good stability, lubricity and film-forming properties. It is a healthy cosmetic raw material.

Food additives industry

The pullulan aqueous solution has a smooth and refreshing feeling, and has the effect of improving the taste, so it can be used as a food quality improver and thickener.Pullulan is a non-digestible and absorbing carbohydrate. It is not digested by human digestive enzymes and can be excreted from the body. It will not cause high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, etc. It can also reduce blood sugar concentration. As an adjuvant treatment of diabetes, it is a kind of healthy food material.

Food preservative industry

Spraying pullulan film on the surface of food can isolate oxygen, delay food spoilage, and maintain long-term freshness. It has obvious effects on reducing water loss and extending shelf life.It has been widely used in the preservation of foods such as fruits, eggs, vegetables, dried fruits and seafood without any toxic effects.

Other industrial products industry

Utilizing the stickiness and oxidation resistance of pullulan, it can be used as a binder for tobacco, which can increase the aroma of tobacco, so that tobacco has the advantages of high tensile strength, not easy to deliquesce, not easy to mold, and can reduce nicotine content. It is a very promising tobacco binder.As a remoisturizing adhesive, pullulan can also be used in industries such as fertilizers and sand molds.