Oligochitosan
Key Benefits
- Bioactive window: balances solubility, activity and cost
- Film-forming: retains chitosan coating/barrier functions
- Antimicrobial: natural antibacterial & antifungal activity
- Absorption: improved over standard chitosan
- Full grade range: one source for all four application grades
Main Applications
- Food coatings: fresh-produce preservation films
- Dietary supplements: fat-binding & cholesterol-support
- Agriculture: seed coating, plant defense induction
- Feed additives: gut health in livestock & aquaculture
- Biomaterials: hydrogels, films & wound dressings
Recommended Use Levels
Use levels depend on the finished-product category and the target claim. Contact our technical team for grade-specific guidance and samples.
EU & Regulatory Notes
Ingredients supplied for food and supplement use must comply with the EU food law framework applicable to your finished product and destination market — in particular Directive 2002/46/EC on food supplements and Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods where relevant — as well as national rules in each Member State. Always verify permitted ingredient status and maximum levels before launch; Aogubio provides COA, SDS and technical documentation to support your compliance file.
Why Buy Bulk Oligochitosan from Aogubio?
- GMP-certified manufacturing: consistent quality from raw material to finished ingredient
- Complete documentation: COA, SDS and heavy metal test reports with every batch
- Flexible supply: samples to full container loads, MOQ from 1 kg
- Export experience: reliable shipping to EU, North America and Asia
FAQ
What is Oligochitosan?
Low molecular weight chitosan (3000–10000 Da) with enhanced solubility and bioactivity.
What grades are available?
Food, feed, agriculture and industrial.
What is the deacetylation degree?
≥85%.
What is the shelf life?
Typically 24 months stored sealed in a cool, dry place.
What are your MOQ terms?
Flexible MOQ, discussed on inquiry.
Start Your Oligochitosan Bulk Order
Contact our sales team today for spec sheets, samples and bulk pricing — our technical team is ready to support your product development.
Read more:
View the Oligochitosan product page for specifications and to request samples.
Aogubio Co., Ltd (Imaherb) is a GMP-certified manufacturer of bulk ingredients. Every batch ships with COA, MSDS and heavy metal test reports.