| Chitosan | Siveele | Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed Ð-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). Purified types of chitosan are available for biomedical applications. This product can be u...view more Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed Ð-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). Purified types of chitosan are available for biomedical applications. This product can be used as a natural seed treatment and plant growth enhancer, rapidly clots blood, interacts with lipids (fat) from the digestive system and limits their absorption in the body, as a soluble dietary fiber, alters bile acid composition, increases the excretion of sterols and reduces the digestibility of ileal fats, and responds to ultraviolet light by forming chemical chains that begin bonding with other substances, making it applicable as a preservative for fruits and vegetables. view less |
