Description

Mannan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide polymer primarily composed of mannose sugar units, widely recognized for its unique functional properties in various industrial and research applications. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a versatile hydrocolloid, dietary fiber, and bioactive material, offering solutions for texture modification, gut health, and specialized material science. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the food & beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, where high-purity, functional biopolymers are required.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a dietary fiber supplement, texturizing agent, and stabilizer in functional foods and beverages.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Serves as a key prebiotic ingredient to support gut microbiome health and digestive wellness.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Employed as an excipient in controlled-release drug delivery systems and tablet binders.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural thickener, film-forming agent, and moisturizer in creams, lotions, and serums.
• Microbiological & Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate in culture media and for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a bio-based material in coatings, adhesives, and specialty films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mannan
CAS No.	51395-96-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Mannan Polysaccharide; D-Mannan; Mannan Gum; Galactomannan (general class); Yeast Mannan; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mannan; (1→4)-β-D-Mannopyranan; INS No. 426
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mannan is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We offer grades suitable for food, nutraceutical, and research applications, with specifications aligned with industry expectations for heavy metals, microbial limits, and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Mannan Content)	Min. 85%
Loss on Drying	Max. 10.0%
Ash Content	Max. 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	Max. 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Molds	Max. 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.