Shrimp Chitosan
Availbale in varying degrees of deacetylation and viscosity levels
Extracted from Shrimp heads and shells
Suitable Raw Material for
Bio-Fertilisers & Bio Pesticides
Waste Water
Treatment
Food & Feed Industry
in YOUR preferred Industry Verticals
Personal care & Cosmetics
A versatile and upcycled ingredient
Grades We Offer
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Shrimp chitosan |
Viscosity |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
SHELF LIFE |
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Shrimp Chitosan |
Less than 100 mPa.s |
INDIA |
24 months |
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Shrimp Chitosan |
More than 100 mPa.s |
INDIA |
24 months |
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Shrimp Chitosan |
More than 500 mPa.s |
INDIA |
24 months |
Grades We Offer
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SHRIMP CHITOSAN |
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Shrimp Chitosan |
Viscosity : Less than 100 mPa.s Country of Origin : INDIA Shelf Life : 24 months |
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Shrimp Chitosan |
Viscosity : More than 100 mPa.s Country of Origin : INDIA Shelf Life : 24 months |
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Shrimp Chitosan |
Viscosity : More than 500 mPa.s Country of Origin : INDIA Shelf Life : 24 months |
Is Chitin the same as Chitosan?
Chitosan is a natural biopolymer derived from Chitin, which is the second most abundant natural polysaccharide after cellulose. Chitin is primarily found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps, and lobsters, as well as in the cell walls of fungi. To produce chitosan, chitin is subjected to a deacetylation process, which involves the removal of acetyl groups. This process transforms the chitin into chitosan, making it soluble in acidic solutions, unlike chitin which is not.
Chitosan has several unique properties that make it valuable across various industries. It is biodegradable, biocompatible, non-toxic, and has antimicrobial, antifungal, and chelating properties.The primary source of commercial chitosan is the seafood industry, which provides a large amount of chitin-rich shell waste. This makes chitosan an environmentally friendly product by valorizing waste materials. There's ongoing research to improve the extraction and production processes of chitosan to enhance its properties and increase its applications.
