Description

Mannan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide polymer primarily composed of mannose units, widely recognized for its unique gelling and film-forming properties. This versatile biopolymer is crucial for applications requiring specific rheological control, moisture management, and biocompatibility. Key industries that utilize Mannan include food science for texture modification, pharmaceuticals for controlled-release formulations, and personal care for its skin-conditioning benefits.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and dietary fiber supplement in functional foods and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as an excipient in tablet coatings, controlled-release drug delivery systems, and capsule shells.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a natural film-forming agent, texture enhancer, and moisturizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Microbiological & Diagnostic Media: Employed as a carbon source and gelling agent in selective culture media for yeast and bacterial identification.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a bio-based adhesive component, binder, and sizing agent in various specialty industrial processes.
• Animal Nutrition: Incorporated into feed as a prebiotic fiber to promote gut health and improve nutrient absorption.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mannan
CAS No.	9036-88-8
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Mannan; D-Mannan; Mannan polysaccharide; Galactomannan; Glucomannan; Yeast Mannan; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mannan; Ivory Nut Mannan; CAS 9036-88-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mannan is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We offer grades suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and technical applications, with specifications aligned to industry needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as purity, viscosity, and microbiological limits are provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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 (as Polysaccharide)	≥ 90.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %
Viscosity (specified concentration)	To be specified per grade
pH (in solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Total Microbial Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g

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