| Product Name |
Beta-Glucan |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 9041-22-9 |
| MF | (C6H10O5)n |
| MW | – |
| Purity | ≥70% or customized (80%, 85%) |
| Appearance | Light yellow to white powder |
| Packing | 1kg/bag,25kg/drum |
| Apply |
Immune enhancement, cholesterol regulation, functional food & cosmetics |
Beta-Glucan is a natural polysaccharide composed of D-glucose units linked by β-glycosidic bonds. It is widely recognized for its immune-modulating, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering effects. Derived from oats, barley, or yeast, Beta-Glucan is a popular functional ingredient in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and skincare formulations.
Key physiological benefits:
Immune system support by activating macrophages & NK cells
Reduces LDL cholesterol and supports heart health
Improves gut microbiota balance and digestion
Skin repair and anti-aging in cosmetic formulations
High purity: 70–85% by enzymatic extraction
Low microbial and heavy metal content
Non-GMO, solvent-free extraction process
Flexible particle size and solubility customization
GMP & ISO certified manufacturing
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Light yellow to white powder | Complied | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Assay (Beta-Glucan content) | ≥70.0% | 71.3% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤6.0% | 4.2% | USP <731> |
| Ash | ≤5.0% | 2.1% | USP |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Nutraceuticals – immune-boosting capsules and powders
Functional foods – cholesterol-lowering beverages & cereal bars
Cosmetics – anti-aging creams, moisturizers, repair serums
Pharmaceuticals – adjuvant in immune therapy
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.
