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Is Pullulan vegan?

Pullulan

Vegan

Pullulan is a water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of starch using the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is used as a film-forming agent, binder, and thickener in cosmetic and food applications.

Also known as Alpha-1,4-glucan, Pullulan polysaccharide
INCI name Pullulan
E number E1204
CAS number 9057-02-7
EC number 232-945-1
CosIng ID 58766
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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