Pullulan
Supplier: Freda
Functionality: Food Additives
Product Introduction ：
Pullulan
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Kopulan |
| Synonyms | Aureobasidium polysaccharide, Pullulan polysaccharide, Aureobasidium pullulans sugar, Aureobasidium pullulans enzyme polysaccharide |
| CAS No. | (Not specified) |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Characteristics | 1. Film-forming2. Thickening3. Adhesion4. Tasteless5. Biodegradable6. Non-ionic polysaccharide7. Acid and alkali resistant (pH 3–8)8. Chemically stable with food components9. Does not affect nutrient absorption10. Non-allergenic |
| Applications | Baked goods (cakes, cookies, bread, puff pastries, etc.), jams, jellies, sauces, dressings, juices, dairy products, frozen foods, pickled foods, chewing gum, etc. |
Applications of Pullulan in Various Products
Product | Function | Recommended Dosage |
Baked Products | Enhances gloss and viscosity | 0.9%–3% |
Instant Noodles | Reduces oxygen exposure, maintains product quality | 0.5%–3% |
Frozen Foods | Reduces oxygen exposure, maintains product quality | 0.4% |
Fish Balls | Prevents syneresis | 0.6% |
Tofu & Miso | Improves product texture | 0.5%–0.8% |
Breakfast Cereal | Coating, improves product texture | 0.5% |
Yogurt | Improves viscosity and stability | 0.7% |
Nutritional Energy Bars | Improves viscosity, provides dietary fiber | 10% |
Jams & Fruit Jellies | Thickening | 0.5% |
Soup (solid form) | Suspends edible solids, thickens | 0.3%–0.4% |
Soy Sauce & Other Sauces | Maintains product quality, thickens | 0.3%–3% |
Japanese Sweets | Improves viscosity and texture | 0.4%–5% |
Dairy-based Sweets | Improves foaming | 0.4%–0.9% |
Candies | Improves viscosity and thickness | 0.6% |
Fermented Buns | Improves viscosity | 0.5% |
Instant Noodles & Crackers | Low-calorie additive | 0.5% |
Egg Rolls, Biscuits, Crispy Pastries | Binding agent | 3% |
Instant Oatmeal | Improves product texture | 0.5% |
Rice | Coating | 0.4% |
Pasta | Improves viscosity and product texture | 0.4% |
Snacks | Low-calorie additive, improves product texture | 10% |
