WATER SOLUBLE-GLUCAN, GLUCOSAMINE, AND N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

摘要

Glucosamine, N-acetyl glucosamine and ß-glucan compositions suitable for human or animal consumption or use are disclosed. The glucosamine, N-acetylglucosamine and ß-glucan compositions are derived from fungal biomass containing chitin. Various methods of producing glucosamine, N- Acetylglucosamine and ß-glucan compositions are also disclosed.