Pullulan is a polysaccharide polymer consisting of maltotriose units, also known as α-1,4- ;α-1,6-glucan'. Three glucose units in maltotriose are connected by an α-1,4 glycosidic bond, whereas consecutive maltotriose units are connected to each other by an α-1,6 glycosidic bond. Pullulan is produced from starch by the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. Pullulan is mainly used by the cell to resist desiccation and predation. The presence of this polysaccharide also facilitates diffusion of molecules both into and out of the cell.[1]
As an edible, mostly tasteless polymer, the chief commercial use of pullulan is in the manufacture of edible films that are used in various breath freshener or oral hygiene products such as Listerine Cool Mint of Johnson and Johnson (USA) and Meltz Super Thin Mints of Avery Bio-Tech Private Ltd. (India). As a food additive, it is known by the E number E1204.
it can effectively protect the contents from oxidation and prolong storage period; Its transparency corresponds to animal capsule, so that the filled contents are clearly visible; It doesn't contain animal protein and fat, so that it is hard to breed microorganism and with stable quality; it doesn't contain animal ingredients, and is free of worries for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, foot-and-mouth disease and other zoonoses; It is made by nature vegetal materials so that it is with no limit in religion or vegetarian diet.
Application
- Pullulan can be used as coating of food and packaging material and starch replacer in low-calorie food formulations in food industry.
Pullulan can be used directly to foods as a protective glaze.
- Pullulan is seen as an ingredient in cosmetics and beauty products, specifically anti-aging products, because of its ability to provide an instant skin tightening effect as it adheres to the skin.
Genex Bio-Tech is one of the professional organic vegetarian capsules manufacturers and suppliers in China. Welcome to buy the bulk capsules for sale with the size 1 or size 00 from us.
In the past, all capsules were made of gelatin. Even vegetarians in those days have taken gelatin capsules simply because they are the only ones available then. But with the increased awareness about the consequences of eating animal products, and the growing market for vegetarian products, many manufacturers are now producing different kinds of vegetarian capsules. The first vegetarian capsules are actually made of HPMC, another material by which veggie capsules are made of is pullulan which is produced from starch made by the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. These organic plant alternatives to animal-based gelatin are ideal for making edible coating and blends well with moisture sensitive substances.
Pullulan polysaccharides
Pullulan polysaccharides is a kind of water-soluble polysaccharide glue, finished product is white solid powder. Because of its good film-forming, fiber, the air resistance, adhesive, easy processing, and non-toxic performance, it has been widely used in medicine, food, light industry, and chemical industry.
Pullulanâ??s main application areas:
(1) As capsule raw material industry in medicine and health products and cosmetics bond agent.
(2) Improving food quality and thickening agent.
(3)As water soluble packaging materials to prevent oxidation.
(4)As raw materials of Staple food, cakes, low calorie food.
Pullulan can be used as food additive
CNS NO.ï¼?14.011
INS NO.ï¼?1204
Functionï¼?coating agent ,thickening agent
English nameï¼?pullulan
Empty pullulan capsules
Pulluan capsule takes starch or carbohydrate as raw materials, through microbe fermentation producing pure natural high polymer polysaccharide product.
The polysaccharide is easy to be dissolved in water, safe, of no toxicity, edible, low calorific value. And it is of good plasticity, good film forming characteristics, good vapor barrier of thin film.
What are vegetarian Capsules?
Vegetable based capsules or made of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or HPMC, which is a semi-synthetic inert material consisting of purified water and plant fiber-or cellulose.
This makes the vegetable capsule 100% plant-based, non toxic, 100% animal-free, Kosher, Halal and Vegetarian. Itâ??s also friendly to patients on gluten free diets.
Vegetable capsules are plain and straight forward. There is no guess work when using them. You donâ??t have to worry about what animal the gelatin came from, how the animal died, what part of the animal they used, whether the animal was carrying any diseases. You do not have to wonder whether the vehicle that carries your medication into your body is going to cause you any additional problems, and so on.
All the benefits of vegetable capsules make them a more expensive capsule than gelatin capsules but in my opinion, their benefits far out-weight their higher price.
CAPSTECH ® Vegetarian HPMC Capsules:
Our capsules made from 100% plant-derived HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), these empty vegetarian capsules contain no animal by-products, BSE, pre servatives, artificial colors, starch, sugar, corn, wheat or dairy. In addition they are Kosher, Halal and manufacturing in a GMP and FDA-approved facility.
The gastric emptying of hard capsules has been studied by labelling the powder- fill of the capsules, and visualizing externally usins, a gamma camera.
The advantage of HPMC capsules
- Low moisture content
- Suitable for all types of products
- Ideal for moisture sensitive, hygroscopic and liquid formulations
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegetarian minded users.
- Chemically stable and resistant to cross-linking
- FDA GRAS status
- Preservative free, allergen free, starch free, gluten free
- Non GMO
- Available in sizes, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
The Highlights of Our Vegetarian Capsules:
â?? SAFTY
Comply with EP, USP and JP; Organic source of raw material .
â?? ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Circulating water system; environment friendly packaging materials.
â?? RESPECT THE RELIGION BELIEFS
Without any raw materials from animals
Kitty Wang
SHAANXI GENEX BIO-TECH CO., LTD
No. 86 HouHuaiZhong Rd., Economic and Technolgy Development Zone
Weinan City, 714000, China.
Cell: +86 18629570260
Skype: kitty-wang2
www.genexcapsule.com
What are vegetarian Capsules?
Vegetable based capsules or made of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or HPMC, which is a semi-synthetic inert material consisting of purified water and plant fiber-or cellulose.
This makes the vegetable capsule 100% plant-based, non toxic, 100% animal-free, Kosher, Halal and Vegetarian. Itâ??s also friendly to patients on gluten free diets.
Vegetable capsules are plain and straight forward. There is no guess work when using them. You donâ??t have to worry about what animal the gelatin came from, how the animal died, what part of the animal they used, whether the animal was carrying any diseases. You do not have to wonder whether the vehicle that carries your medication into your body is going to cause you any additional problems, and so on.
All the benefits of vegetable capsules make them a more expensive capsule than gelatin capsules but in my opinion, their benefits far out-weight their higher price.
CAPSTECH ® Vegetarian HPMC Capsules:
Our capsules made from 100% plant-derived HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), the se empty vegetarian capsules contain no animal by-products, BSE, preservatives, artificial colors, starch, sugar, corn, wheat or dairy. In addition they are Kosher, Halal and manufacturing in a GMP and FDA-approved facility.
The gastric emptying of hard capsules has been studied by labelling the powder- fill of the capsules, and visualizing externally usins, a gamma camera.
The advantage of HPMC capsules
- Low moisture content
- Suitable for all types of products
- Ideal for moisture sensitive, hygroscopic and liquid formulations
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegetarian minded users.
- Chemically stable and resistant to cross-linking
- FDA GRAS status
- Preservative free, allergen free, starch free, gluten free
- Non GMO
- Available in sizes, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
The Highlights of Our Vegetarian Capsules:
â?? SAFTY
Comply with EP, USP and JP; Organic source of raw material .
â?? ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Circulating water system; environment friendly packaging materials.
â?? RESPECT THE RELIGION BELIEFS
Without any raw materials from animals
Contact Information:
Kitty Wang
SHAANXI GENEX BIO-TECH CO., LTD
No. 86 HouHuaiZhong Rd., Economic and Technolgy Development Zone
Weinan City, 714000, China.
Cell: +86 18629570260
Skype: kitty-wang2
www.genexcapsule.com
