Arabinogalactan

Arabinogalactan (CAS 9036-66-2) is a naturally derived polysaccharide extracted primarily from larch wood. Also marketed as FiberAid; E409.

Where is Arabinogalactan used?

• Food and beverage: low-viscosity bulking agent and fiber-enrichment ingredient
• Pharmaceutical: tablet binder and excipient
• Dietary supplements: immune-support and gut health formulations
• Personal care: improves skin feel and moisture retention in serums, creams and leave-on treatments
• Agriculture: carrier and dispersant in crop protection formulations
• It functions as a dietary fiber source and prebiotic agent.

Good to know: Food-grade and USP-compliant specifications exist; FCC-grade material is commonly sourced for dietary supplements and functional foods.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk quantities standard
• Certificates of analysis aligned to prebiotic fiber content; safety data sheets