The potential use of β-Glucan in the industry, medicine and cosmetics

A great interest to β-D-Glucans has been registered. β-D-Glucans are polysaccharides that have high physiological activity. The special physical properties of β-Glucans, such as the ability to form a gel, bind water, emulsify fat provide a wide range of its application. This work is devoted to an overview of the potential use of β-D-Glucans in the food, medical, cosmetic and other industries. Furthermore, its chemical properties and application in the food industry, meat, dairy products, cosmetics and medicine, and other biological values are also summarized. Despite the variations of sources in cereals, mushrooms, seaweeds, yeast, fungi, bacteria, there is no enough research to exploit β-Glucans fully and more effectively. The data gathered using Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed highlighted the growing interest of β-D-Glucans in today’s and future global food and medical sectors. However, some further studies are recommended to expand the relevant knowledge of β-Glucans.A great interest to β-D-Glucans has been registered. β-D-Glucans are polysaccharides that have high physiological activity. The special physical properties of β-Glucans, such as the ability to form a gel, bind water, emulsify fat provide a wide range of its application. This work is devoted to an overview of the potential use of β-D-Glucans in the food, medical, cosmetic and other industries. Furthermore, its chemical properties and application in the food industry, meat, dairy products, cosmetics and medicine, and other biological values are also summarized. Despite the variations of sources in cereals, mushrooms, seaweeds, yeast, fungi, bacteria, there is no enough research to exploit β-Glucans fully and more effectively. The data gathered using Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed highlighted the growing interest of β-D-Glucans in today’s and future global food and medical sectors. However, some further studies are recommended to expand the relevant knowledge of β-Glucans.