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Chitin - Chitosan

Name: Chitin - Chitosan
Brand: meron
SKU: 8363316
Availability: InStoreOnly

Meron

Manufacturer, Brand Owner — Kochi, Kerala, India · Replies in ~24–48 hours

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Price on request In stock

MOQ: 1 Centimetre

Lead time: On request

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Origin: India

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Export Snapshot

Minimum order

1 Centimetre

HSN Code

39139090

Origin

India

Lead time

On request

Port of dispatch

On request

Packaging

Standard export packaging

Shelf life / storage

As per product specification

Export markets served

EG +18 others

Ability to customise

As per OEM brief

Values shown are for Meron.

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Company Meron

Meron

For over four decades, Marine Hydrocolloids has pioneered in the manufacturing and export of diverse hydrocolloids such as Agar Agar, Spreadable Agar Agar - Wondergel, Agarose, Sealife, Carrageenan and Sodium Alginate. Evolving with the times, we expanded into value-added products like Stabilizers for ice cream - Crèmedelite, Cold glaze stabilizer -Glazemate, Flavoured milk, Milkshake, Suspension drinks, Meat and plant-based meat applications. Additionally, we also offer a range of high-quality gums including Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum / Modified Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Konjac, Curdlan Gum, Tara Gum, CMC, Modified Starch and Pectin maintaining their stronghold as the market leader. The company, supported by a specialized research and development division and a state-of-the-art pilot plant, innovates and optimizes its processes to guarantee superior goods and industry-best efficiency. We are currently exporting to over 50 countries worldwide and supplying to various industries in the food, pharma, biotechnology, cosmetics and nutraceutical sectors. Marine Hydrocolloids’ 40-year legacy has endowed them with the expertise to adapt to evolving consumer demands and consistently deliver above the expectations set by their customers.

Registered address: Kochi, India. Industry: Food & Beverage › Flavours, Additives & Ingredients.

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Established

1982

Employees

101–300

GST

32AAEFM5740K1ZB

IEC code

1097000745

Export markets

EG +18 others

Member since

Feb 2022

Turnover

On request

Incorporation type

On request

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Product details

Chitin is one of the most abundant natural biopolymers and naturally occurring polysaccharide without amino sugars in the world. Chitosan is an off-white, fine, and odorless powder that is derived from crab and shrimp shells.

Chitin is the second most abundant natural biopolymer in the world, behind only cellulose. It is also the most abundant naturally occurring polysaccharide that contains amino sugars. Chitin occurs as a component of crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons, fungal cell walls, microfauna and plankton. Chitosan is obtained by de-acetylation of chitin.

Features:

Wound-healing ability

Permeable to oxygen

Regenerates connecting tissues

Available in powder and flakes

Description provided by Meron.

Chitin is the second most abundant natural biopolymer, only behind cellulose.

Derived from crab and shrimp shells, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly sourcing.

Available in both powder and flake formats for versatility in applications.

Demonstrates ability to support wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Allowing for better performance in various pharmaceutical and agricultural applications.

Ideal for formulations needing a neutral scent.