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The Future of Sustainable Biopolymers: Premium Fungal-Derived Chitosan, Manufactured in Australia.

We are planning a state-of-the-art, non-animal chitosan facility. Secure your future supply chain and help validate local production.

100% Non-Animal Made in Australia Pharma-grade Roadmap

Why fungal-derived chitosan?

A superior alternative to traditional crustacean-sourced products.

100% Vegan & Allergen-Free

Perfect for medical, cosmetic, and food applications — with zero shellfish cross-contamination risk.

Consistent Year-Round Supply

Fungal cultivation bypasses seasonal fishing fluctuations and marine pollution events.

Proudly Australian Made

Local manufacturing cuts freight risk, ensures strict QA, and strengthens sovereign supply chains.

Engineered for High-Purity Demands. Review our projected specifications below to see if they align with your manufacturing requirements, and let us know your custom needs in the registration form.

Product SpecificationTarget Range/ValueTest MethodCompliance Standard
SourceAgaricus bisporus (Button Mushroom) / FungalDeclarationNon-animal origin certified; GRAS GRN 000709
AppearanceWhite to off-white powderVisual / colorimetry
Deacetylation Degree (DD)85–95%¹H NMRUSP monograph <Chitosan>; Agriculture/Winemaking grade
Molecular Weight (Mw)50–300 kDaGPC / ViscosimetryUSP monograph <Chitosan>
Ash Content (Sulfated)< 0.5%USP <281>Food/Pharma purity standard
Residual Protein< 0.5%Modified Lowry / BradfordUSP monograph <Chitosan> modified
Heavy Metals (total)< 1 ppmICP-MSICH Q3D / USP <232>
Microbial (total aerobic)< 1,000 CFU/gUSP <61>Food/Pharma grade
Yeast & Mould< 100 CFU/gUSP <61>Food/Pharma grade
E. coliAbsent / 1gUSP <62>Food/Pharma grade
Solubility≥ 99% in 1% acetic acidIn-houseFunctional spec