Applications:

1. Pharmaceuticals:
   • Drug Delivery Systems: Used as a biocompatible carrier in drug delivery systems due to its ability to form gels and films.
   • Wound Healing: Promotes tissue regeneration and accelerates wound healing, making it valuable in medical dressings and surgical sutures.
2. Cosmetics:
   • Skin Care: Enhances skin moisture retention, improves texture, and provides protective benefits, making it ideal for creams, lotions, and serums.
   • Hair Care: Used in shampoos and conditioners to strengthen hair and improve manageability.
3. Food Industry:
   • Preservative: Acts as a natural preservative due to its antimicrobial properties, extending the shelf life of food products.
   • Dietary Supplements: Promotes weight management and supports digestive health when used as a dietary supplement.
4. Agriculture:
   • Plant Growth Stimulant: Encourages plant growth and improves crop resilience, making it an effective component in biofertilizers and soil conditioners.
   • Biopesticide: Offers a natural alternative to chemical pesticides, promoting sustainable farming practices.

Flowchart
The production process of Mushroom Chitosan follows stringent quality controls, ensuring the highest purity and efficacy. From the initial extraction to final processing, each step is meticulously monitored.

The flowchart of mushroom (oyster mushrooms, Agaricus bisporus & organic  mushroom ) chitosan illustrates the process of producing chitosan and its derivatives from mushroom material. Here’s a summary of the key content:

1. Starting Material: The process begins with mushroom material as the source.
2. Filtration: The mushroom material undergoes a filtration process.
3. Protein Removal: Proteins are then removed from the filtered material using an alkali solution.
4. Ash Removal: Ash content is subsequently removed with acid.
5. Chitin Extraction:
   • Acid is added without bubbles to proceed to the next stage.
   • Chitin is extracted, which is not soluble in acid.
   • An acetylation step removes the acetyl groups from the chitin using sodium hydroxide (NaOH), converting it into chitosan, which is soluble in acid.
6. Drying: The acid-soluble chitosan is then dried to produce the final mushroom chitosan product, showcased as a white powder.
7. Chitosan Derivatives: Parallel to the drying process, there is a branch leading to the production of various chitosan derivatives:
   • Chitosan Hydrochloride: Chitosan converted into its hydrochloride form.
   • Enzyme Hydrolysis: Produces chitosan oligosaccharide through enzymatic hydrolysis.
   • Carboxymethyl Chitosan: Derived through the carboxymethylation of chitosan.

The flowchart depicts a methodical approach to converting mushroom material into various forms of chitosan, focusing on the purification and chemical modification steps necessary to achieve different chitosan-based products for use in various applications.

Why Choose Us? (More about us)

• Proven Expertise: With over 8 years of experience, Chibio Biotech is a leading innovator in the field of vegetal chitosan (oyster mushroom, agaricus bisporus, organic mushroom and aspergillus niger sources).
• Global Reach: Trusted by top companies across 50+ countries, we are your reliable partner in delivering high-quality, natural ingredients.
• Certified Quality: Our products meet the highest industry standards, with ISO 22000:2018, Kosher, Halal, and Organic certifications. (>>See more about our certificates)
• Customer-Centric Approach: We offer personalized support, from product development to after-sales service, ensuring your complete satisfaction.

Why your businesses consider using vegetal chitosan?

Using vegetal chitosan in your applications or formulations offers significant benefits to businesses, as outlined below:

1. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: Vegetal chitosan is derived from plant sources such as mushrooms and fungi, making it an environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional animal-based chitosan. This aligns with growing consumer demand for green and eco-friendly products​​.
2. Non-Allergenic and Vegan-Friendly: Unlike crustacean-derived chitosan, vegetal chitosan does not trigger shellfish allergies and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian consumers. This widens the market reach for products formulated with vegetal chitosan​.
3. Versatility and Superior Functionality: Vegetal chitosan offers excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial properties. These attributes enhance its utility across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, and agriculture​​​.
4. Enhanced Product Performance: In many applications, vegetal chitosan improves product qualities such as moisture retention, antimicrobial efficacy, and barrier properties. This leads to better-performing end products, such as longer shelf-life for food items or improved durability and functionality in textiles​​.
5. Market Differentiation: Incorporating vegetal chitosan allows companies to differentiate their products by promoting natural, sustainable, and allergen-free claims, which are increasingly valued by health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers​​.

In summary, using vegetal chitosan can help your businesses enhance their product offerings, meet consumer demands for sustainable and non-allergenic ingredients, and improve your overall market positioning.

Explore the potential of Mushroom Chitosan today! Contact us for more details and to request a custom quote. Let’s work together to bring nature’s best to your products.