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What is Chitosan?
Chitosan is a deacetylated derivative of chitin. It is polysaccharide with an amino group found in nature, contained in the shells of crustacean such as crabs, shrimps and etc. Chitosan is a white to light-red solid powder, insoluble in water, soluble in acid, but indigestible by human digestive enzyme. Therefore, it is one of the so-called dietary fibers.
Manufacturing method
Generally, chitosan is produced from the shells of crabs and shrimps. After the shells are deproteinized in a diluted sodium hydroxide solution, decalcium in a diluted hydrochloric acid to produce chitin. The chitosan is produced from chitin by deacetylation in a heated concentrate sodium hydroxide solution, thereby yielding the targeted chitosan substance.
Storage
Avoid direct exposure to sun light, high temperature and humidity.
Expiry
2 years (unopened)
Raw materials indication example
KOYO Chitosan FL-80, FM-40, FM-80, FH-80, FM-200 [Chitosan (crab origin)]
KOYO Chitosan FLA-40 [Chitosan (crab origin), Lactic acid]
