China Wholesale Bulk Supplier for Oat Beta-Glucan Powder
Sunjoy provides clean-label, quality-assured oat beta-glucan powder for your formulations.
- CAS number: 9051-97-2; molecular formula: (C6H10O5)n; molecular weight: 60-2000 kDa (depending on molecular weight distribution)
- Related name: β-D-glucan, (1→3)(1→4)-β-D-glucan
- Active ingredient: beta-1,3-/1,4-glucan
- Appearance: light yellow or off-white powder
- Specification: 70%, 80%, 90%
- Packaging: 1 kg aluminum foil bags, 25 kg fiber drums with inner double-layer PE bags
What Is Oat Beta-Glucan Powder?
Oat beta-glucan, also known as beta-glucan from oat, is a polysaccharide composed of D-glucose monomers linked via β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) glycosidic bonds. It is found primarily in oat grains, especially in the cell wall of oat bran.
As a water-soluble dietary fiber, β-D-glucan has thickening properties, forming solutions with a certain viscosity. It is now widely used in functional foods, dietary supplements, and personal care formulations.
Application of Sunjoy Oat Beta-Glucan Powder
Our oat beta-glucan powder has excellent water dispersibility, stable powder properties, and controllable beta-glucan content. As a plant-derived functional dietary fiber, it is widely used in different dietary supplement formulations. Common applications include capsules, tablets, gummies, fiber supplements, and nutritional powders.
Derived from oats, β-D-glucan provides valuable functional fiber. The viscosity property of beta-glucan also increases the feeling of fullness. So you can use Sunjoy in functional foods and meal replacement, such as nutrition bars, oat crisps, high-fiber cookies, instant food products, and meal replacement powders.
Sunjoy oat beta-glucan powder can dissolve quickly and uniformly in water with controllable viscosity. Thus, it helps to improve the product mouthfeel and formulation stability. Common applications include powdered beverages, nutritional drinks, plant-based milk, dairy beverages, and yogurt products.
Oat beta-glucan has moisturizing ability and film-forming properties. It can help maintain skin moisture and reduce water loss. As a plant-derived polysaccharide, oat beta-glucan can also be used in skin conditioning formulations for sensitive skin. Common applications are moisturizing creams, serums, lotions, facial masks, and body care products.
More About Our Company
- Professional Oat Beta-Glucan Powder Supplier
- Features
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Certificate of Analysis
- Devoted to oat beta-glucan powder manufacturing for over 10 years
- ISO, GMP, kosher, and halal compliant ingredients
- Available food, dietary, and cosmetic-grade customization
- Products meet the US, EU, and CN market regulations
Standardized Beta-Glucan Content: Through standardized manufacturing procedures, we ensure our oat beta-glucan powder has consistent beta-glucan content for your precise formulation designs.
High Powder Purity: With optimized extraction and purification processes, we remove non-targeted contents such as starch and protein to enhance the oat beta-glucan powder purity.
Multiple Grades Available: We offer various product grades, including high-viscosity oat beta-glucan, gluten-free, instant, and cosmetic-grade oat beta-glucan powder, tailored to your needs.
Controlled Viscosity Performance: Controllable by extraction conditions and molecular weight distribution, β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) glycosidic bonds help to form viscous solutions and improve formulation mouthfeel.
Neutral Taste Profile: Our oat beta-glucan powder has a clean taste. Neutral odor characteristics are less likely to affect the flavor of final products in more flexible applications.
Good Processing Compatibility: Compatible with various manufacturing processes, our oat beta-glucan helps simplify processing adjustments and improve production efficiency.
Traceable Botanical Source: Our Avena sativa raw materials are traceable and quality-assured, meeting your needs for clean label and transparent supply chains.
Comprehensive Quality Documentation: We provide comprehensive documentation support for customs clearance and market regulations, including COAs, specification sheets, third-party inspections, etc.
Raw Material Processing: We choose oats with a high beta-glucan content as our raw materials. After screening, washing, and other procedures, we remove impurities for subsequent extraction. Then, we perform mechanical separation to get oat bran. That is the part where beta-glucan is mainly concentrated in oats.
Hydrolysis and Separation: We use enzymatic hydrolysis to release beta-glucan into solvents. In this procedure, we control extraction conditions, such as temperature, pH, and reaction time, to fully extract polysaccharides.
Filtration and centrifugal separation can remove insoluble plant fibers, cell fragments, and other solid impurities. After the separation procedure, we get a clear extract containing oat beta-glucan.
Precipitation: By modulating the solvent environment, we reduce the solubility of our target polysaccharides. Through solvent precipitation, beta-glucan precipitates from the solution and is further purified.
Drying and Milling: Commonly, we use vacuum drying to evaporate moisture at a lower temperature. Oat beta-glucan will be less affected by the heat and maintain its stable structure. The product with moisture removed can have a longer shelf life.
Dried oat beta-glucan is in a powder form. We mill and grind it to achieve a more uniform particle size distribution. Powder after milling can have its flowability and processing compatibility enhanced. You can process it into various dosage forms, including capsules, tablets, and solid beverages.
Sterilization: To meet the quality requirements for food and dietary applications, sterilization is conducted. We strictly control ingredient specifications, such as total plate count, yeast and mold, and pathogenic microorganisms. Thus, our beta-glucans are safe for various formulations in different industries.
Weighing and Packaging: Our standard packaging is 1 kg aluminum foil bags and 25 kg fiber drums with inner double-layer PE bags. This packaging can protect your products from light, heat, and moisture. You don’t have to worry about degradation in storage and shipment.
In addition to the standard package weight, we offer weight customization for your parcel. Based on your needs, we weigh oat beta-glucan powder and package it in your ordered weight, tailored to your shipping plans.
Product Testing: Before storage or shipment, quality checks are important. We test beta-glucan assay by HPLC, moisture, ash content, heavy metals, microbial limits, pesticide residues, and other specifications. Only oat beta-glucan that is verified and quality-assured can leave the factory.
| Appearance | Light yellow or off-white powder | |
| Odor | Characteristic | |
| Particle Size | ≥90% through 80 mesh | |
| Purity | ≥80.0% | |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤8.0% | |
| Moisture | ≤5.0% | |
| Heavy Metals | Lead (Pb) | ≤0.4mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.5mg/kg | |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.1mg/kg | |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1mg/kg | |
| Microbiological | Total plate count | ≤3000CFU/g |
| Yeast | ≤50CFU/g | |
| Molds | ≤50CFU/g | |
| Coliform | ≤30CFU/g | |
| E. coli | Negative/g | |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g | |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative/g | |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated places. Keep tightly sealed and away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. | |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if appropriately stored | |
| MOQ | Flexible MOQ starting from 100 g | |
| Samples | 10-20 g free samples available. The shipping cost will be covered by the client. | |
| Lead Time | Dispatch within 5-7 business days after your payment. | |
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For oat beta-glucan powder manufacturing, raw materials should have high and stable beta-glucan content. These oats can provide more target polysaccharides with higher manufacturing efficiency.
Beta-glucan primarily exists in the cell walls of grains, and the outer layers, which are also the oat bran, have higher content. So we use oat bran of high-beta-glucan oats as our raw material.
| Comparison | Oat Beta-Glucan | Psyllium Husk |
| Source | Derived from oats (Avena sativa L.), primarily extracted from oat bran | Seed husks from Plantago ovata |
| Main Component | Mixed-linkage β-D-glucan, formed by glucose units linked via β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) glycosidic bonds | A soluble polysaccharide composed primarily of arabinoxylan |
| Viscosity Property | Mild, controllable viscosity, suitable for improving food texture and system stability | High viscosity, swells significantly when exposed to water and forms a strong gel |
| Taste Profile | Mild taste and neutral flavor | Mild taste but may have a slight fibrous texture |
| Formulation Consideration | Formulations that require improvements in texture and mouthfeel, or addition of plant-based functional ingredients | Water absorption, swelling characteristics, and moisture content in the formulation need attention |
| Common Application | Functional foods, nutritional products, and skin care products | Dietary fiber supplements and high-fiber foods |
Oat beta-glucan and psyllium husk are both soluble dietary fiber ingredients. But they differ in their sources, structural characteristics, and applications.
Oat beta glucan powder is derived from oats. In formulations, it can provide soluble dietary fiber and certain nutrients. The viscosity enables its use in improving beverage texture. For formulations that require nutritional value and mouthfeel, β-D-glucan is a good choice.
Psyllium husk is obtained from the husk of plantain seeds. It has stronger water absorption and swelling capacity. So it is commonly used in formulations that require high fiber content and gel structure.
Oat beta-glucan has received recognition from multiple markets. China approves its use as a novel food ingredient. The US FDA recognizes the safety of oat beta-glucan. EFSA in Europe has also published scientific opinions regarding oat beta-glucan and cholesterol management.
However, the benefits and functions listed below are for reference only, not medical claims. If you consider formulation development containing oat beta-glucan, please consult professionals for more detailed and precise advice.
Cardiovascular Health
During digestion, oat beta-glucan powder can absorb water and form a viscous structure. This structure makes some bile acids easier to excrete. With fewer bile acids coming back, the liver uses more cholesterol to synthesize new bile acids. Then the level of LDL-C in the blood is modulated, and cholesterol is less likely to build up on blood vessel walls.
Therefore, β-D-glucan can be considered a soluble dietary fiber raw material for dietary supplement formulations for cholesterol management.
Blood Glucose Management
The viscous structure of oat beta-glucan has been studied for its potential on carbohydrate digestion and glucose response. This property makes it suitable for formulations focusing on soluble dietary fiber and nutritional positioning.
Thus, oat beta-glucan powder can be used in functional food and dietary supplement formulations. In these products, oat beta glucan works as a soluble dietary fiber ingredient.
Digestive Health
Oat beta-glucan powder is a soluble dietary fiber. It can be used by gut microbiota and help with metabolic production. In this process, oat beta-glucan helps support a healthy gut environment. Its viscous properties, at the same time, can increase the fiber content of products.
Therefore, oat beta-glucan soluble dietary fiber is suitable for formulations that require additional soluble fiber and controlled viscosity.
Satiety and Weight Management
The water absorption, swelling, and viscosity formation may thicken the food in the stomach. This may help extend the duration of the feeling of fullness. It can be used in meal-replacement products, high-fiber foods, and other oat beta-glucan formulations.
Skin Hydration and Skin Conditioning
Oat beta-glucan has hydrophilic groups. Hydrophilic groups can help bind moisture and form a soft membrane. This characteristic makes oat beta-glucan suitable for moisturizing and skin-conditioning formulations.
Oat beta-glucan is generally considered safe and well-tolerated. However, when some people take oat beta-glucan powder at a higher dosage or increase the intake dosage for the first time, they may experience mild side effects.
Mild Digestive Discomfort
Oat beta-glucan can absorb water and swell, and can also be fermented by gut microbiota. So some people may experience bloating, flatulence, or mild abdominal discomfort when they take too much oat beta-glucan. You can optimize formulation tolerance by controlling the addition amount.
Possible Allergic Concerns
Oat beta-glucan is derived from oats, and oats naturally do not contain gluten proteins. However, during growing, processing, and shipping, there are risks of cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains.
Although Sunjoy ensures that our ingredients are clean and free from gluten contamination, it is recommended to consider the possible gluten allergy. If you want to formulate products with gluten-free ingredients, our gluten-free oat beta-glucan powder is a suitable choice.
Contact Us
If you are sourcing an oat beta-glucan powder supplier in China, you can trust Sunjoy. We offer you the best-quality ingredients. Whether for applications in foods, dietary products, or cosmetics, our oat beta-glucan meets your formulation needs. Contact us and get free samples!
