| ≥1 piece | 70 |
Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(**4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It is made from shrimp/prawn shells.
Chitosan has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses. In medicine, it may be useful in bandages to reduce bleeding and as an antibacterial agent; it can also be used to help deliver drugs through the skin. Chitosan is useful in promoting tissue growth in tissue repair and accelerating wound-healing and bone regeneration. Chitosan also can be incorporated into hydrogels and microspheres which demonstrate large potential in delivery systems for drugs, proteins or genes.
Source: Shrimp shells
DD Value >90%
Viscosity (@ 20 °C) <10cps
Molecular Weight (Mw) <50kDa
Moisture Content <10%
Ash Content <2%
Solubility >99%
Arsenic <10 ppm
Lead <10 ppm
Aerobic Plate Count <100 CFU/g
Yeast and Mold <100 CFU/g
Organoleptic Properties: No taste/smell