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This section provides an overview for glucan as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 glucan manufacturers and their company rankings.
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Glucan is a general term for polysaccharides composed of glucose units. The most well-known types of glucan are α-glucan and β-glucan.
α-Glucans include amylose, found in rice and rice cakes, and glycogen, an animal storage sugar. These glucans, which also contain dextrin and starch produced by plants through photosynthesis, contribute to the sweet taste of foods.
β-Glucan, on the other hand, is found in fungi and plants. While it is not broken down or absorbed by the human body, it is believed to offer significant health benefits.
Glucans, particularly β-glucans, have several notable effects:
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Sinofi, founded in Shanghai, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of food ingredients. The company's product portfolio includes Food Processing equipment, Food Processing Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and personal care cosmetics. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, consumer goods and healthcare. The company exports to North America, the EU, the Middle East, and SEA and offers custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
Foodchem was founded in 2006 in Shanghai, China. The company is ISO 9001 certified and is a producer, distributor, R&D provider, and marketer of specialty and standard food additives and ingredients to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutrition, and chemical industries around the world through distributors and self-managed warehouses. The company operates through four product segments: Food Ingredients, Feed Additives, Industrial Chemicals, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Certain categories include Kosher and Halal-certified products and products meeting other dietary restrictions.
Van Wankum Ingredients, headquartered in Maarssen, Netherlands, and established in 2014, serves as an ingredient supplier for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, health, and sports industries. The company's diverse range of organic ingredients and additives is crucial for product development in these industries. The major markets in which it supplies its products are the European and American food markets. The company provides services such as efficient sampling, environmentally responsible logistics, meticulous quality documentation, and valuable consulting.
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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China
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7 | 63.6% |
India
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2 | 18.2% |
United States of America
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1 | 9.1% |
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Netherlands
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1 | 9.1% |
