Chitosan Oligosaccharide

Chitosan oligosaccharide / Chito-oligosaccharide (COS) is an oligomer of β-(1➔4)-linked d-glucosamine. COS can be prepared from the deacetylation and hydrolysis of chitin and chitosan, which is commonly found in the exoskeletons of arthropods, including crustaceans and insects, and cell walls of fungi.

Chitosan oligosaccharide for plants 

Agriculture faces challenges to find effective, sustainable, and ecologically sound solutions for the enhancement of crop productivity. There is an emerging consensus that chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) can play an important role in making agriculture more efficient in terms of increasing plant, crop, and fruit yields and environmental sustainability. According to numerous reports, water-soluble chitosan oligosaccharides have been shown to induce various plant defense-related cellular responses.1

Chitosan oligosaccharide is a natural Biofertilizer, Biopesticide, and Biostimulant (Plant Immune Elicitor). It induces broad-spectrum antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral activity against pathogens and pests and enhances plant growth and productivity for significant increases in crop yield.

Chitosan oligosaccharide for food

Chitosan oligosaccharide, obtained through the decomposition of chitosan, is a deacetylated chitin oligosaccharide, and is a type of oligosaccharide that consists of a chain of multiple D-glucosamine molecules.

The substance takes the form of a pale yellow powder with a distinctive bittersweet taste.
Among its currently known characteristics and features, it
(1) is a saccharide that is not decomposed by enzymes within the digestive organs and is difficult to digest;
(2) has antibacterial properties; and
(3) improves liver function.