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The chemical formula of chitosan
Chitosan/Multifunctional dietary fiber

Chitosan is the only natural polysaccharide (dietary fiber) that has positive ions, and is a material that has been confirmed to have many functions. Chitosan oligosaccharides and glucosamine made from chitosan, and chitin oligosaccharides and N-acetylglucosamine made from chitin are unique materials that have been effectively used in the fields of medicine, cosmetics, food, agriculture, livestock, and industry in recent years.

Main effects of chitosan on humans

● Reduces cholesterol ● Inhibits fat absorption ● Prevents blood pressure rise ● Improves intestinal metabolism

Applications of chitin and chitosan

Food: Improve the physical properties and taste of bread, noodles, pickles, tofu, and other processed foods

Medical field: artificial skin, surgical thread

Clothing: Antibacterial fibers for underwear, socks, etc.

Agriculture: Foliar and soil sprays

Livestock: Improves mastitis and intestinal metabolism

Cosmetics: Basic cosmetics, shampoos, etc. Moisturizing and protective ingredients

Industrial field: flocculants, chelating agents

Chitosan is made by removing the acetyl group from chitin, a component found in the shells of crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp.

●Chitin is an amino polysaccharide consisting of a chain of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine sugars, and chitosan is an amino polysaccharide consisting of a chain of D-glucosamine units that have had the acetyl group removed from chitin. Chitin and chitosan are collectively called chitinous substances.

●Glusacomin/N-acetylglucosamine is a type of natural amino sugar that is found in cartilage, ligaments, skin, etc. and is an important component of glycosaminoglycans that bind cells and tissues together.

Chitosan oligosaccharides and chitin oligosaccharides are made by breaking down the high molecular weight chitosan and chitin, respectively , into oligosaccharides with approximately 2 to 8 sugar units.

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