Description

Arabinoxylan is a high-value, non-starch polysaccharide derived from cereal cell walls, primarily composed of arabinose and xylose. This versatile biopolymer is prized for its unique functional properties, including high viscosity, water-binding capacity, and prebiotic activity, making it a critical ingredient for advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, functional food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking natural, plant-based texturizers and health-promoting agents.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Utilized as a prebiotic fiber to support gut health and microbiome balance.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Acts as a natural thickener, stabilizer, and source of soluble dietary fiber in products like beverages, bakery, and dairy.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Employed as an excipient in controlled-release drug delivery systems and as a bioactive component in immunomodulatory therapies.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a natural moisturizing and film-forming agent in skincare and haircare products.
• Animal Nutrition: Incorporated into feed as a functional fiber to improve gastrointestinal health in livestock and pets.
• Research & Development: Used as a standard or reagent in biochemical and nutritional studies investigating fiber and carbohydrate metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arabinoxylan
CAS No.	9040-27-1
Molecular Formula	(C5H8O4)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Arabinoxylan; Pentosan; Cereal Gum; Hemicellulose B; Wheat Arabinoxylan; Rye Arabinoxylan; (1→4)-β-Xylan; AX
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Arabinoxylan is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for key parameters such as purity, monosaccharide composition, viscosity, and microbial limits. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment. We can supply grades suitable for research, food, and nutraceutical applications, with compliance to relevant standards including FCC and cGMP where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a low-humidity environment to prevent caking and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Arabinoxylan)	Min. 90%
Arabinose/Xylose Ratio	0.5 - 0.7
Loss on Drying	Max. 8.0%
Ash	Max. 5.0%
Protein (N x 6.25)	Max. 3.0%
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	Max. 10,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	Max. 100 CFU/g

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