| Curdlan | Foodchem International Corporation | Curdlan is a white or nearly white odorless or almost odorless free-flowing powder. A high-molecular-weight polymer of glucose. Curdlan consists of β-(1,3)-linked glucose residues and forms elastic gels upon heating in aqueous suspension. It is produced b...view more Curdlan is a white or nearly white odorless or almost odorless free-flowing powder. A high-molecular-weight polymer of glucose. Curdlan consists of β-(1,3)-linked glucose residues and forms elastic gels upon heating in aqueous suspension. It is produced by non-pathogenic bacteria such as Agrobacterium biobar. Curdlan has numerous applications as a gelling agent in the food industry. view less |
