Description

Natto Gum is a high-purity, natural polysaccharide biopolymer derived from microbial fermentation. This versatile hydrocolloid is valued for its exceptional thickening, stabilizing, and gelling properties in aqueous systems. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for formulators in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking natural and effective texturizing solutions.

Application

• Food Industry: As a natural thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in dairy products, sauces, dressings, bakery fillings, and low-calorie foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as a binder, disintegrant, and sustained-release matrix in tablet formulations, and as a viscosity enhancer in liquid suspensions and topical gels.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a film-forming agent, stabilizer, and texture modifier in creams, lotions, shampoos, and toothpaste.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a viscosifier, binder, or film-former in specialty coatings, adhesives, and other water-based systems.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in cell culture media, tissue engineering scaffolds, and drug delivery research due to its biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Natto Gum
CAS No.	9079-02-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	High Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Natto Polysaccharide; Natto Gum Polysaccharide; Bacillus Natto Gum; Natto Bacterial Gum; Fermented Soybean Gum; γ-Polyglutamic Acid (γ-PGA) Gum; Microbial Gum
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Natto Gum is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and functionality. We can supply material compliant with Food Grade (FCC) and relevant pharmaceutical excipient standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistent performance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Polysaccharide)	≥ 85.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
Ash Content	≤ 10.0%
Viscosity (1% Solution)	Contact for details
Microbiological Tests	Meets standard limits

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