Food and Nutrition Ingredients
Pullulan
Pullulan (E1204, CAS:9041-22-9) is a natural water-soluble polysaccharide produced via microbial fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans. It is a white, odorless fine powder with excellent film-forming, adhesive, and oxygen barrier properties, widely used as a vegan plant capsule raw material, edible coating agent, tablet binder and food additive.
Our pullulan is food & pharma grade, ≥99% purity, customizable viscosity grades, fully compliant with JECFA, FCC, USP, EP, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO22000 standards. It is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, animal-free, perfect for vegetarian/vegan dietary supplement capsules, candy coatings, food glazing, oral medicine formulations and natural cosmetic films. Stable batch quality, bulk factory price, complete COA & export documents available.
E1204 Food Additive
Excellent Oxygen Barrier Film
Gluten-Free Non-GMO
HALAL & KOSHER Certified
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
| Product Name | Pullulan / Pullulan Polysaccharide |
| CAS No. | 9041-22-9 |
| EU Food Additive Code | E1204 |
| Source | Fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans |
| Appearance | White to off-white fine powder, odorless, tasteless |
| Purity (Dry Basis) | ≥99.0% |
| Viscosity (10% solution, 25℃) | Custom grades: 100cP / 600cP / 1000cP |
| Moisture | ≤6.0% |
| pH (10% aqueous solution) | 4.5 ~ 7.0 |
| Heavy Metals | Pb≤1ppm, As≤1ppm, Cd≤0.3ppm, Hg≤0.1ppm |
| Microbiology | TPC≤1000cfu/g, Yeast&Mold≤100cfu/g, Salmonella/E.Coli Negative |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in cold & hot water, insoluble in ethanol, oils |
| Allergen Status | Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Animal-Free |
| Storage Condition | Sealed, cool dry & dark warehouse, avoid moisture & high humidity |
| Shelf Life | 24 months unopened original packaging |
| MOQ | 1kg sample order, 25kg bulk export bag/drum |
Core Benefits & Unique Film Forming Mechanism
Pullulan is a linear α-glucan polysaccharide with unique repeating maltotriose units, which can self-assemble to form continuous, flexible, transparent films with superior oxygen barrier performance, far better than many common edible film materials. It prevents oxygen & moisture penetration, protecting active ingredients, extending shelf life and reducing degradation.
Unlike gelatin (animal source), pullulan is purely microbial plant-based, perfectly matching global vegan/vegetarian clean label trends. It also works as a strong binder, tablet disintegration regulator, and food glazing agent, improving texture, preventing cracking and sticking, without altering original flavor or color.
- Excellent oxygen barrier edible film, extend product shelf life greatly
- 100% vegan & animal-free, ideal for vegetarian plant capsules
- Strong binding & coating function, reduce tablet brittleness & breakage
- Water-soluble, fast disintegration, ideal for oral supplements & medicines
- Neutral taste & color, no interference with food, drug & cosmetic flavors
- Biodegradable & clean label compliant, globally approved E1204 additive

Microbial Fermentation Production Process
Full Manufacturing Steps
- Seed culture: Activate & cultivate high-purity Aureobasidium pullulans strains
- Fermentation: Controlled submerged fermentation using glucose-based culture medium
- Filtration & purification: Remove fungal biomass, impurities, residual sugars & proteins
- De-colorization & ion exchange refining to achieve ≥99% purity
- Spray drying: Low-temperature spray drying to form uniform fine powder
- Sieve classification, microbial testing, sealed moisture-proof packaging
GMP closed fermentation & purification workshop, strict strain control and impurity removal, ensuring consistent viscosity, high purity, low microbial counts, meeting pharma-grade plant capsule raw material requirements and global regulatory standards.
Factory Supply Capacity & Global Certifications
Specialized microbial polysaccharide production base, annual pullulan output reaches 60 tons, multiple viscosity grades in regular stock, 2-3 tons spot inventory for fast small orders and large framework orders. Constant temperature dry warehouse to avoid moisture clumping and viscosity variation.
Stable Bulk Supply Advantages
- Annual production capacity: 60 tons food/pharma grade pullulan
- Regular spot inventory: 2~3 tons standard viscosity grades
- Custom viscosity & mesh specification available
- 3~7 working days fast bulk delivery after deposit confirmation

Batch COA & SDS Full Documents
- ISO22000 / FSSC22000 Global Food Safety Management System
- GMP 100,000 class food/pharma purification workshop certification
- JECFA, FCC, USP, EP, FDA GRAS & E1204 EU Approval
- HALAL & KOSHER global religious export certification
- Third-party full batch testing & permanent traceability system
6 Core Competitive Advantages of Our Pullulan E1204
Vegan Microbial Source
Pure microbial fermentation, 100% animal-free, perfect for plant-based vegetarian capsules and clean label products.
Superior Oxygen Barrier Film
Forms tight edible film, blocks oxygen/moisture, protects active ingredients and significantly extends shelf life.
Excellent Binder & Coating Agent
Improves tablet hardness, prevents cracking, enables fast disintegration for oral supplements & pharmaceuticals.
Neutral Taste & Water Soluble
Odorless, colorless, fully water-soluble, does not affect original flavor & formulation system compatibility.
Global E1204 Regulatory Compliance
FDA, JECFA, FCC, EP, HALAL, KOSHER certified, meets EU, US, Asia market food & pharma regulations.
Custom Viscosity & Specifications
Multiple viscosity grades, mesh sizes, bulk & private label packaging to match plant capsule & food formulation needs.
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Looking for a reliable supplier of food-grade Pullulan for capsule shells, edible coating, film forming agent, beverage and bakery thickener?
Contact our team today to receive free samples, full COA specifications, global export certification documents and customized bulk pricing for your food film & encapsulation project.
Main Industrial Application Fields
Vegan Plant Capsules
Vegetarian empty hard capsules for dietary supplements, herbal extracts, vitamins
Confectionery & Snack Coating
Edible glaze, candy shell, chocolate coating, nuts & dried fruit anti-stick coating
Pharmaceutical Tablets
Oral tablet coating, binder, disintegrant, oral medicine film formulations
Functional Food & Beverage
Instant powder, functional drinks, encapsulated probiotics, clean label foods
Natural Cosmetics
Water-soluble mask films, essence base, natural cosmetic film-forming additives
Strict QC Testing & Official Batch Documents
Every batch of pullulan is tested for purity, viscosity, moisture, pH, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial counts and allergen verification, complying with USP, EP, FCC, JECFA specifications, to meet pharma-grade plant capsule raw material standards.
We provide official batch COA, viscosity test reports, SDS safety data sheets, HALAL/KOSHER/ISO certificates, third-party inspection reports, full batch traceability data, supporting import customs clearance, supplier audits and finished product registration.
Full Batch Traceability System
Unique batch number for each shipment, raw material fermentation records & test data permanently traceable
OEM & Custom Formulation Service
Customizable Service Range
- Viscosity customization: 100cP / 600cP / 1000cP & other custom viscosity grades
- Mesh size & particle size adjustment for instant dissolving or film casting
- Compound premix: pullulan + HPMC / gellan gum / pectin blend formulations
- Anti-caking & moisture-resistant modified grades for long-term storage
- 25kg bulk bags/drums, neutral packaging, private label custom bags
- Plant capsule formulation technical guidance & formulation support
Support long-term framework bulk orders, consistent viscosity & purity batch control, provide full regulatory documents for global plant capsule brands and food manufacturers to complete market registration and customs clearance.
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