Black Yeast Beta-Glucan Manufacturer & Supplier in India | MEDIOCON INC

Black Yeast Beta-Glucan – Fermentation-Derived Functional Ingredient

MEDIOCON INC offers Black Yeast Beta-Glucan, a specialty polysaccharide produced through controlled fermentation using the black yeast Aureobasidium pullulans.

Black Yeast Beta-Glucan is characterized by a β-(1→3)-glucan backbone with β-(1→6) branching. This structural arrangement distinguishes it from cereal beta-glucans, which primarily contain β-(1→3)/(1→4) linkages.

Unlike traditional yeast beta-glucan obtained primarily from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, black yeast beta-glucan can be produced extracellularly through fermentation and may be supplied as a water-soluble polysaccharide preparation.

Product Overview

Black Yeast Beta-Glucan is a fermentation-derived functional polysaccharide intended for nutraceutical, food and specialty formulation applications.

The exact properties of the material depend on:

• Aureobasidium pullulans strain
• Fermentation conditions
• Recovery process
• Purification process
• Molecular-weight distribution
• Degree of β-(1→6) branching
• Drying method
• Final formulation

Research has characterized Aureobasidium pullulans beta-glucan as a water-soluble β-(1→3)/(1→6)-D-glucan.

Botanical / Microbial Source

Production Organism: Aureobasidium pullulans

Common Description: Black Yeast

Product Type: Fermentation-derived polysaccharide

Primary Structure: β-(1→3)-glucan with β-(1→6) branches

Form: Powder or liquid, depending on product specification

Key Structural Characteristics

β-(1→3) Glucan Backbone

The principal chain consists of glucose units connected through β-(1→3) glycosidic linkages.

β-(1→6) Branching

The structure contains β-(1→6)-linked side branches. Research has demonstrated that the branching pattern influences the structural properties of the glucan.

Water Solubility

Certain purified Aureobasidium pullulans beta-glucans are water-soluble, making them suitable for liquid and powdered formulation systems.

Key Features

• Fermentation-derived beta-glucan
• Produced using Aureobasidium pullulans
• Black yeast-derived polysaccharide
• β-(1→3)/(1→6) glucan structure
• Water-soluble grades available depending on specification
• Suitable for nutraceutical applications
• Suitable for functional food formulations
• Suitable for beverage formulations
• Suitable for dietary-supplement development
• Suitable for specialty ingredient applications
• Can be supplied as powder or liquid depending on specification

Production

Black Yeast Beta-Glucan is produced using controlled fermentation of selected Aureobasidium pullulans strains.

A typical production process involves:

1. Selection of an appropriate Aureobasidium pullulans strain.
2. Controlled fermentation under defined nutritional and environmental conditions.
3. Recovery of the beta-glucan-containing fermentation material.
4. Removal of cells and unwanted fermentation components.
5. Purification/concentration where required.
6. Drying or formulation into the required commercial form.

Published research describes fermentation-based production of soluble β-(1→3)/(1→6)-glucan from Aureobasidium pullulans.

Functional Characteristics

Black Yeast Beta-Glucan has been investigated for its biological and physicochemical properties, including interactions associated with beta-glucan structure. Research has also characterized its potential antioxidant and other functional activities.

For commercial product pages, however, avoid disease-treatment or therapeutic claims unless supported by the applicable regulatory framework and the exact product documentation.

Applications

Black Yeast Beta-Glucan may be used in:

• Nutraceutical formulations
• Dietary supplements
• Functional foods
• Functional beverages
• Powder beverage mixes
• Nutritional formulations
• Botanical and functional ingredient blends
• Specialty food applications
• Research formulations
• Wellness-oriented formulations

Product Forms

Powder

Dry powdered beta-glucan suitable for incorporation into capsules, tablets, sachets, powder blends and functional foods.

Liquid

Certain black yeast beta-glucan preparations may be supplied as aqueous fermentation-derived preparations.

Standardized Grade

Commercial products may be standardized according to beta-glucan content or another product-specific analytical specification.

Exact form and specification should be confirmed from the supplier CoA.

Standardization

The product can be specified according to:

• Beta-glucan content
• β-(1→3)/(1→6) glucan profile
• Molecular-weight distribution
• Purity
• Moisture
• Microbiological parameters

A commercial product such as Polycan® has been described as a black-yeast beta-glucan derived from Aureobasidium pullulans, but commercial specifications vary.

CMS Recommendation

Standardization: As per actual supplier CoA/specification.

Do not enter a fixed beta-glucan percentage unless your exact material specification confirms it.

Quality & Documentation

MEDIOCON INC can support commercial sourcing requirements with available technical and quality documentation, subject to product availability.

Typical documentation may include:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
• Product Specification
• Technical Data Sheet
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Beta-Glucan Assay
• Structural/Identity Data
• Molecular-Weight Information
• Microbiological Analysis
• Heavy-Metal Analysis
• GMO Statement
• Allergen Statement
• Country-of-Origin Statement
• Fermentation Statement
• Food/Nutraceutical Regulatory Documentation
• Batch Documentation