alpha-Glucan is a highly branched, cyclic polysaccaride produced by the action of branching enzyme on starch.
Definition
alpha-Glucan is a highly branched, cyclic polysaccaride produced by the action of branching enzyme on starch. It consists of 500 to 2000 glucopyranose units
Cosmetic roles
Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANT
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name α－グルカン: 本品は、デンプンに酵素を作用させて得られる多分岐環状ポリサッカライドであり、５００～２０００のグルコース単位からなる。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
ALPHA-GLUCANINCI알파-글루칸Korean label name (MFDS standard)α－グルカンJapanese labelling name
Related literature
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- Overview of the Composition of Cosmetic Preparations for Intimate Hygiene · 2026
- An in vitro synthetic biology platform for the industrial biomanufacturing of myo‐inositol from starch · 2017
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