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Pullulan is natural water-soluble polysaccharide, produced from
Enhancement of water retention
Pullulan suppresses the relase of water and helps maintain the texure of egg products.
Thickening agent
Pullulan is useful as a thickening agent in developing various salad dressing.
Binder agent for sugar coating
Pullulan is an excellent binder for sugar coating in spite of its low viscosity. It provides a smooth coating that is resistant to cracking.
Clazing agent for processed sea food
Pullulan is a good glazing agent and can be used to create a transparent glaze. It also possesses good workability due to its low viscosity.
Texture improvement (soft candy)
Soft candy formulated with pullulan adheres less to teeth. The candy is soft but stable at the same time.
Binding agent
The high adhesiveness and low viscosity of pullulan make it excellent as a binding agent in such foods as cereal bars, and as a granulation aid.
Film forming property
Pullulan has film-forming properties. It forms a thin film that is transparent, oil resistant and impermeable to oxygen. Pullulan film can also be printed on, which is useful for many kinds of foods.