Solubility: Soluble in Water (100 mg/ml), DMSO (freely), Formamide (Freely), Ethylene Glycol (Freely), Glycerol (Freely)
Appearance: White to Off-white Powder
Application: Bacteria growing on a sucrose substrate produce this polysaccharide, which is composed of alpha-D-glucopyranosyl units with different branching and chain lengths; Used in soft center confections, as a barley malt substitute, and as a plasma volume expander; Mixed ethers and esters can be used in lacquers; Used as a formulation and processing aid, stabilizer or thickener, surface finishing agent, and texturizer for foods.