Explain Food Applications of pullulan
The food applications of pullulan include:
- Due to its oxygen barrier properties, it can be used as a packaging material for fat / oil containing food products.
- Pullulan can improve the viscosity of beverages, ice creams and sauces.
- It can also be used in the preparation of ham, sausages and other meat products for their quality and texture improvement.
- It can be used as ingredient of dietetic foods.