Fungal Chitosan

Fungal Chitosan

More about our innovation
Technologies

From fungal biomass
to your application.

Technology - Fungal Chitosan

Extracted from selected fungal sources, including Aspergillus niger and Agaricus bisporus.

Non-animal. Non-GMO. Industrially produced in Belgium. More than 25 years of research and innovation.

OUR FOUNDING INNOVATION

KitOzyme's Fungal Chitosan is a high-value biopolymer derived from chitin, a natural structural component of fungal cell walls.

As the world leader in Fungal Chitosan, KitOzyme has developed a unique and patented technology platform based on selected fungal sources, including Aspergillus niger mycelium recovered as a co-product of citric acid fermentation, and Agaricus bisporus edible mushrooms.

What makes fungal chitosan a unique platform, not just an ingredient ?

Each source has been specifically selected to yield chitosans with tightly controlled molecular characteristics, ensuring consistent quality and functional performance adapted to targeted market requirements.
Fungal chitosan is not a single ingredient, but a versatile technology platform whose functional properties can be tailored through molecular design and process control.
Produced in Belgium through a controlled industrial process, KitOzyme’s fungal chitosan offers a unique non-animal, non-GMO and allergen-free alternative designed for modern, high-performance formulations.
This platform also reflects KitOzyme’s commitment to a more responsible model of innovation through the valorization of food-origin biomass into high-value functional ingredients.

OUR SCIENCE
KitOderm fungal chitosan for skin care

How does this translate into your formulation performance?

The functionality of Fungal Chitosan is rooted in its cationic character. This unique property enables interactions with negatively charged surfaces such as fat molecules, bacterial membranes, mucosa, metals, and anionic polysaccharides.

These interactions enable multiple functionalities across applications, including:

  • Lipid binding / Metabolism Cholesterol management
  • Antioxidant
  • Bio / Mucoadhesion Film formation Barrier protection
  • Antimicrobial properties
  • Wound healing Hemostatic properties
  • Chelation
  • Ingredient for encapsulation and delivery of actives substances
The KitOzyme difference
KitOzyme fungal biopolymer laboratory

What sets it apart from crustacean chitosan?

More than 25 years ago, KitOzyme pioneered the industrial-scale production of Fungal Chitosan, establishing a new benchmark beyond conventional animal-derived chitosan.

Unlike conventional crustacean chitosan, Fungal Chitosan offers a highly controlled and traceable production route, enabling consistent molecular characteristics and performance.

This patented technology platform combines key advantages that matter to formulators and industrial partners:

  • Stable year-round supply
  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality
  • Allergen-free status
  • Compatibility with vegan, halal, and kosher requirements