Description
Vegetal Chitosan is a water-soluble, non-animal-derived biopolymer extracted from fungal chitin, typically sourced from Mushroom or Aspergillus niger. As a vegan and vegetarian-friendly alternative to traditional shellfish-derived chitosan, it represents a breakthrough in sustainable and ethical ingredient sourcing. With a high deacetylation degree (≥98%), Vegetal Chitosan delivers superior purity, safety, and functional performance. This faint yellow powder is ideal for food and nutricosmetic formulations, offering excellent solubility, mild viscosity, and biocompatibility. It is suitable for stabilizing, thickening, moisturizing, and regenerating applications across food, personal care, and cosmetic industries.
Specification:
CAS No.: 70694-72-3
EC No.: 615-145-0
Grade: Food and Nutricosmetics
Appearance: Faint yellow powder
Source: Mushroom / Aspergillus niger
Deacetylation (DAC): ≥98.0%
Viscosity: 10–80 cps
Bulk Density: ≥0.2 g/ml
Key Features:
1)、Non-animal source derived from fungal chitin, suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations
2)、High deacetylation degree (≥98%) ensures superior purity and functional consistency
3)、Water-soluble and easily dispersible in diverse formulations
4)、Mild viscosity (10–80 cps) adaptable to various food, cosmetic, and personal care systems
5)、Meets food and nutricosmetics grade standards for safety, compliance, and consumer trust
Applications:
1)、Food industry: acts as a natural stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier to improve texture and product stability
2)、Nutricosmetics: incorporated into beauty-from-within formulations supporting skin hydration and regeneration
3)、Cosmetics: applied in skincare, lotions, and serums for moisturizing, anti-aging, and protective effects
4)、Pharmaceuticals: used as a biocompatible excipient or coating material in non-animal formulations
5)、Sustainable alternatives: ideal for brands emphasizing plant-based, cruelty-free, and eco-conscious sourcing