Sclerotium Gum; Scleroglucan

Scleroglucan, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, is produced by the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. It belongs to the group of β-glucans, and its structure comprises a linear backbone of β-(1→3)-linked glucose units with a β-(1→6)-linked glucose side chain every third unit.One of the key properties of scleroglucan is its high molecular weight, which contributes to its viscosity and its ability to form firm gels. Additionally, it exhibits excellent water solubility, shear-thinning behavior, and pseudoplasticity, which is the ability of a substance to reduce in viscosity when stress is applied and regain its viscosity when the stress is removed.Scleroglucan also has remarkable stability under a wide range of conditions, including variations in pH, temperature, and salt concentration. Because of these properties, scleroglucan is often used in applications that require thickening, stabilization, or gelation.   Grades Product Code Feature GA3060 Technical Grade FG6001 Hydrol