Fungal source chitosan has shown several properties such as increase in settling activity, reduction of oxidized polyphenolics in juice and wine and control of the spoilage yeast Brettanomyces. At Handary we provide two products derived naturally from edible mushroom. The first product is Chitoly® AB an acid-soluble fungal chitosan extracted from the cell wall of Agaricus bisporus used to prevent microbial contamination and quality loss in Alcoholic beverages and postharvest fruits and vegetables. Moreover, Chitoly® OM a water-soluble fungal mushroom chitosan made from the cell walls of Pleurotus ostreatus used to improve the overall preservation stability of fruits, juices and sauces.

Chitoly® AB

AGARICUS BISPORUS CHITOSAN
DESCRIPTION

Chitoly® AB is an acid-soluble fungal chitosan extracted from the cell walls of Agaricus bisporus, which is mainly used to prevent microbial contamination and quality loss in Alcoholic beverages and postharvest fruits and vegetables.

KEY BENEFITS

• Prevention of microbial contamination
• Edible preservation coating
• Color stabilization
• Clarification
• Reduced turbidity and protein haze
• Extended freshness
• Natural, Clean-label processing-aid

APPLICATION AREAS

Alcoholic beverages (e.g. Winemaking, cider and beer), Postharvest fruits & vegetables

Chitoly® OM

OYSTER MUSHROOM CHITOSAN
DESCRIPTION

Chitoly® OM is a water-soluble fungal chitosan is made from the cell walls of oyster mushroom and is used to improve the overall preservation stability of fruits, juices and sauces.

KEY BENEFITS

• Improves the overall preservation stability
• Edible coatings
• Clarification
• Shelf life extension
• Natural, Clean-label as aid-processing

APPLICATION AREAS

Beverages (e.g. Orange Juice, Apple juice, Carrot juice), Culinary (e.g. Soy sauce), Fruits & Vegetables (e.g. Fresh whole fruits).