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Chitin - Chitosan

Sold by meron · Manufacturer, Brand Owner · Kochi, Kerala, India

Price
Price on request
In stock
Minimum order: 1 Centimetre

Export Snapshot

MOQ
1 Centimetre
Lead time
On request
Packaging
Standard export packaging
Shelf life / longevity
As per product specification
HS Code
39139090
Origin
India
Port of dispatch
On request
Export markets served
Australia flag AU Bangladesh flag BD Belgium flag BE Chile flag CL Egypt flag EG +18 others
Values shown are for meron.
Compliance & Certifications
CERTIFICATE OF IMPORTER-EXPORTER CODE (IEC)
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meron is a Manufacturer, Brand Owner based in Kochi Kerala India.

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Manufacturer, Brand Owner · Kochi, Kerala, India

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.

Established
1982
Employees
101–300
GST
32AAEFM5740K1ZB
IEC code
1097000745
Export markets
Australia flag AU Bangladesh flag BD Belgium flag BE Chile flag CL Egypt flag EG +18 others
GlobalLinker Member Since
Feb 2022
Turnover
250000001 - 500000000.
Incorporation Type
On request
Product details

What are the specifications of this product?

Overview

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.

Product Description

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.

Specifications

Chemical Formula C8H13NO5
Molecular Weight 161.16 g/mol
Appearance Off-white, fine powder or flakes
Solubility Soluble in acidic conditions; insoluble in neutral and alkaline conditions.
pH Range 6.0 - 8.5
Safety Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food applications.

Use cases

Category business services > software solutions and services > e-commerce service provider
Primary application Wholesale, distribution, and international sourcing
Brand meron
Product type Product

Logistics & handling

Lead time On request
Packaging As per buyer requirement
Storage condition As recommended by supplier
Origin India
Form As listed by supplier

Commercials (this seller)

Minimum order 1 Centimetre
Lead time On request
Payment terms As per negotiated commercial agreement.
Checkout type enquiry
Buyer questions

Frequently asked by buyers

Common questions B2B buyers ask before sourcing Chitin - Chitosan. Answers compiled from verified sellers' commercial terms and platform data.

Q: What are the primary uses of Chitosan in industry?
A: Chitosan is used in various industries including pharmaceuticals for drug delivery systems, agriculture as a biopesticide and fertilizer, food for preservation, and wound healing products due to its biocompatibility and natural healing properties.
Q: How does Chitosan support wound healing?
A: Chitosan supports wound healing through its wound-healing properties, which promote tissue regeneration and are permeable to oxygen, creating a conducive environment for healing.
Q: Is Chitosan safe for food applications?
A: Yes, Chitosan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food applications, and its properties make it effective as a food preservative.
Q: In what forms is Chitosan available for purchasing?
A: Chitosan is available in both powder and flake forms, allowing for flexibility in various applications, including formulations and packaging.
Q: What is the significance of Chitin and Chitosan being sourced from crustacean shells?
A: Sourcing from crustacean shells not only utilizes by-products from the seafood industry, making it an eco-friendly choice but also ensures high biocompatibility and natural properties required for many industrial applications.
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Chitin - Chitosan
Chitin - Chitosan
Price on request · MOQ 1Centimetre