Chitosan Powder
Chitosan is a white to slightly yellowish free-flowing powder, derived from shrimp/crab shells or mushrooms, with a deacetylation degree of ≥85%.
Technical specification
- Form
- Powder
Available specifications & variants
| Specification |
|---|
| Chitosan powder |
Quality parameters (COA)
| Items | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or slightly yellowish, free - flowing powder |
| Odour | odorlessness |
| Bulk Density | ≥0.20g/ml |
| Particle size (U.S.Mesh) | ≥85% pass 80 Mesh |
| Appearance of the Solution | Transparent colorless to light yellow |
| Deacetylated Degree | ≥90.0% |
| Water Content | ≤10.0% |
| Ash Content | ≤1.0% |
| Acid - insoluble | ≤1.0% |
| pH | 6.5 ~ 8.5 |
| Viscosity | Conform to claim (dissolve 1% chitosan in 1%, 20 °C acetic acid solution) |
| Lead | ≤2.0 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤1.0 ppm |
Description
Chitosan is a white to slightly yellowish free-flowing powder, produced from high-quality raw materials such as shrimp/crab shells or mushrooms (e.g., Agaricus bisporus, Oyster mushroom), using advanced spray-drying equipment. The deacetylation degree of chitosan exceeds 85%, ensuring its high solubility and reactivity. The product is food-grade and certified under Halal, Kosher, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP standards. Important parameters include bulk density (≥0.20 g/ml), particle size (≥85% passing 80 mesh), solution appearance, water content (≤10.0%), ash content (≤1.0%), acid-insoluble content (≤1.0%), and pH (6.5–8.5). These characteristics guarantee the stability and functionality of chitosan in various industrial applications.
Applications
Widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and in the production of specialized supplements.
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