Beta Glucan

Beta Glucan (CAS 53238-80-5), also identified as (1→3),(1→6)-β-D-Glucan based on its linkage structure, is a naturally derived polysaccharide sourced primarily from yeast, oats, and mushrooms.

It functions as a rheology modifier and moisturizing agent across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing. In functional food and nutraceutical products, it is incorporated into beverages and cereals.

The material contributes to texture and consumer-facing nutritional positioning in dietary supplements. Cosmetic formulators use it in serums, creams, and masks to improve skin hydration and film-forming performance.

In pharmaceutical and biotech applications, it is used as an excipient and as an active component in immune-modulating formulations. It is also utilized in research reagents and specialized medical applications.

Animal feed producers incorporate it into feed premixes targeting gut health and performance outcomes in poultry and swine. Beta Glucan is supplied as a fine powder or as a liquid dispersion, depending on source.

Common grades include food-grade and USP-compliant specifications, with purity levels typically defined by beta glucan content percentage. These levels commonly range from 70% to 95%+ for concentrated extracts.

Yeast-derived and oat-derived variants are the most commercially prevalent and are often specified separately by buyers. This is due to differing regulatory and application requirements across global chemical markets.