Application: Curdlan is a kind of fermentation product. Under normal temperature, Curdlan could swell after absorbing water, insoluble in water and alcohol. Curdlan is able to dissolve in alkalinous solution with pH above 11. After heating, Curdlan could absorb 50 times water to form gels. As food additive, Curdlan could help to improve the moisture containing ability, Characteristics, stability, thickening ability, which allow to enhance foods processing ability and the mouth feel. Curdlan is widely applied in meat products, meat ball products, tofu products, Bionic vegetarian diet and bakery products.Information provided by Matexcel |