What is Pullulan

Pullulan is a naturally occurring, water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans – a non-pathogenic yeast-like fungus. With its unique combination of biodegradability, safety, and versatility, pullulan has become a cornerstone ingredient in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and sustainable packaging industries.

Pullulan Powder Benefits

Good Film-forming Ability

Pullulan can form transparent, oxygen-barrier films that are 5x more effective at preserving food than cellulose films. This makes it ideal for candy coatings, fruit preservation, and edible packaging (e.g., single-serve condiment sachets)

Good Thickening & Stabilizing

Pullulan is able to enhance viscosity without altering taste, replacing synthetic thickeners (e.g., xanthan gum) in beverages, dairy alternatives, and sauces.  According to one research published on 2023 Journal of Food Science, 1-2% addition of pullulan can improve shelf life by 30%.

Biodegradebility

In the sustainable packaging industry, pullulan is unlike petroleum-based polymers, Pullulan degrades completely in soil/water within 60-90 days, aligning with global carbon neutrality goals. This drives demand from B2B eco-packaging brands (e.g., Europe’s Ecolean).

Pharmaceutical Grade Biocompatibility

Pullulan is non-immunogenic and compatible with human tissues, making it a top choice for medical applications. Pullulan can act as one drug delivery carrier like sustained-release tablets, and is used in biodegradable surgical sutures. The pharmaceuticle grade pullulan provided by Tianjia team is with purity of 99%.

Low-Calorie & Gut-friendly

With only 3.2 kcal/g (1/3 the glycemic impact of sucrose), Pullulan is ideal for low-calorie foods. Undigested portions act as a prebiotic, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium).

Pullulan Powder Application

Pullulan Solution for Food & Beverage Industry

Pullulan is applicable for hard candies and chocolate-covered nuts as their glossy and moisture resistant coatings. Besides, food grade pullulan can reduce sugar content by 20% when comparing to traditional ones. Moreover, 2-3% pullulan spray can extend citrus shelf life to 140 days, and the good fruit rate will reach to almost 86%. As for juices and plant-based milk, 0.1% to 5% pullulan addition will prevent sedimentation.

If you you are wondering where to buy bulk pullulan powder, Tianjiachem, as one leading supplier, will always provide you not just premium products with ISO22000, FDA, Kosher, HALAL certificates, but also solutions to help drive your business forward in the global market. Contact us today to discuss how we can collaborate and meet your specific needs.