ACIDIC HETEROPOLYSACCHARIDE AM-2, A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, USES THEREOF AND ACETOBACTER MH-1597 (FERM BP-280)

摘要

Novel highly viscous acidic heterpolysaccharide AM-2 is produced from a strain of genus Acetobacter isolated from vinegar mash, and is useful as an adhesive, coating agent, drilling mud additive, enhanced oil recovering agent, etc., as well as a material useful for the production of foods, drugs and cosmetics because of its safety and high viscosity.