Chitosan
Deacetylated chitin derived from shellfish shells — a cationic polysaccharide with fat-binding, lipid-lowering, antimicrobial, and film-forming properties. Distinct from HS's glucosamine line: chitosan is a polymer, not a monomer. Not vegan (shellfish-derived).
CAS Number
9012-76-4
Physical Form
Off-white flake or powder
Typical Assay
≥90% deacetylation (variant-dependent)
Origins
Shellfish (shrimp / crab shell chitin, deacetylated)
Purpose and Key Benefits
Weight-management (fat and bile-salt binding in the GI tract), cholesterol and lipid support, wound-healing topical applications, antimicrobial positioning, and food-packaging / preservative uses.
Applications
Weight-management supplements, cholesterol / lipid-support products, wound-care topicals, cosmetic thickener, food-packaging and preservative applications
Certifications
NSF-GMP Registered
NSF/ANSI 173 Section 8 · FSMA and 21 CFR Part 111/117 compliant.
NSF/ANSI 173 Sec 8
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system.
:2015 — valid to Oct 11, 2027
ISO 22000:2018
Food safety management system.
:2018 Food Safety — valid to Oct 11, 2027
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management system.
:2015 Environmental — valid to Nov 4, 2027
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management system.
:2018 OH&S — valid to Nov 4, 2027
FAMI-QS Certified
Specialty feed-ingredient GMP Category K.
feed-chain certification Cat K, Registration FAM-1963; renewal in process