Curdlan

Curdlan
Identifiers
CAS number	54724-00-4
Properties
Molecular formula	(C6H10O5)n
Appearance	odourless white powder
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Infobox references

Curdlan (or beta-1,3-glucan) is 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 Agrobacterium biobar, a non pathogenic bacteria. The production of curdlan by Alcaligenes faecalis is being developed to be used in gel production as well.

References

• Compendium of Food Additive Specifications