Pullulan
Pullulan Gum
- CAS
- 9057-02-7
- EC
- 232-945-1
- Food Code
- E1204
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare, Printing & Packaging
Pullulan (CAS 9057-02-7) is a linear polysaccharide built from maltotriose units linked by α-1,6 glycosidic bonds and obtained by fermentation with Aureobasidium pullulans; it appears as a white, odorless, tasteless powder that forms clear, flexible films, and is used in edible coatings, vegetarian capsules and eco-friendly packaging. This white, odorless, and tasteless powder is highly soluble in water, forming clear, flexible films with exceptional oxygen barrier properties and biodegradability, making it suitable for advanced material applications in controlled environments.
Pullulan
Applications
In the food sector, it serves as a stabilizer in low-calorie products and edible coatings for fruits; in pharmaceuticals, for vegetarian capsules and drug delivery systems; in cosmetics, as a binder in face masks; in biotechnology, for cell encapsulation; and in packaging, for eco-friendly films reducing spoilage in supply chains.
Safety & Risks
Classified as GRAS by FDA with no significant toxicity in standard doses; however, prolonged dust exposure may cause mild respiratory or eye irritation in industrial settings. Rare allergic reactions reported in sensitive workers; avoid mixing with strong acids to prevent degradation; always ensure proper ventilation and use dust masks during bulk transfers per occupational guidelines.
Packaging
Distributed in 20 kg double-layered fiber drums equipped with desiccant liners for moisture control. Warehouse in regulated humidity areas, stacked on pallets to facilitate forklift handling and inventory rotation.