Is pullulan vegan?
Pullulan is a vegan food ingredient.
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"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
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— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
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So, what is pullulan?
Pullulan is a natural, water-soluble polysaccharide that is produced by the fermentation of starch using the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. This versatile ingredient is commonly used in the food industry as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer due to its excellent film-forming and adhesive properties. It is also used in dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals as a capsule coating or as a sustained-release agent. Pullulan is considered a high-quality alternative to synthetic polymers due to its biodegradability, non-toxicity, and non-allergenic properties, making it an ideal ingredient for health-conscious consumers.
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