Pharm-Rx Chitosan
Pharm-Rx Chitosan is a food ingredient that functions as a shelf life enhancer. Its ingredient list includes chitosan, known for its beneficial properties.
Product families
Applications
- Other Food Applications
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Shelf Life Enhancer
- Ingredient Name
- Chitosan
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Definition
Chitosan is an unbranched binary polysaccharide consisting of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucosamine units linked in a β(1→4) manner. Chitosan is obtained by partial deacetylation of chitin, which is extracted from the shells of edible shrimps and crabs suitable for human use. Its degree of deacetylation is not less than 70.0% and not more than 95.0%.
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Storage Information
Preserve in light-resistant and well-closed containers in a dry place, and store at a temperature below 30°.
- USP Reference Standards
- USP Chitosan RS
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Shelf Life Enhancer
