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Is Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide vegetarian?

Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide

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Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide is a polysaccharide consisting of glucose units linked by alpha-(1-3), alpha-(1-2) and/or alpha-(1-6) glycosidic bonds, typically produced via fermentation and used in cosmetics as a film-former or skin conditioning agent.

INCI name Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide
CosIng ID 100335
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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