9051-97-2｜Oat Glucan – Beta Glucan

β-Glucans(beta-glucans) are polysaccharides of D-glucose monomers linked by β-glycosidic bonds. β-glucansare a diverse group of molecules that can vary with respect to molecular mass,solubility, viscosity, and three-dimensional configuration. They occur most commonly as cellulose in plants, the bran of cereal grains, the cell wall of baker's yeast, certain fungi, mushrooms and bacteria. Some forms of betaglucans are useful in human nutrition as texturing agents and as soluble fiber supplements, but can be problematic in the process of brewing.