
Chitin
Chitin

Chitin
Overview
Chitin is a base structural polymer found on the outer covering of crustacean exoskeletons, cells, bacteria and insects. After cellulose, the next most plentiful biopolymer in the entire world is Chitin. Chitin, as we see, can be obtained from various sources, however, the one we supply is Shrimp Shell Chitin. Shrimp Shell Chitin is a naturally occurring polymer, extracted from shrimp shells & heads through a series of de-proteinization and demineralization processes to remove minerals and proteins. It is a biodegradable polymer that dissolves over time. Chitin is a raw material mainly for Chitosan and Glucosamine hydrochloride. It is also a biopolymer which can be an environment friendly solution for single-use plastics.
Chitin is a base structural polymer found on the outer covering of crustacean exoskeletons, cells, bacteria and insects. After cellulose, the next most plentiful biopolymer in the entire world is Chitin. Chitin, as we see, can be obtained from various sources, however, the one we supply is Shrimp Shell Chitin. Shrimp Shell Chitin is a naturally occurring polymer, extracted from shrimp shells & heads through a series of de-proteinization and demineralization processes to remove minerals and proteins. It is a biodegradable polymer that dissolves over time. Chitin is a raw material mainly for Chitosan and Glucosamine hydrochloride. It is also a biopolymer which can be an environment friendly solution for single-use plastics.
Our Source of Raw-material
(Shrimp Heads & shells)
Our Source of Raw-material
(Shrimp Heads & shells)
The raw material is shrimp heads and the shells are sourced from a facility that has state-of-the-art
technology when it comes to processing equipment. The raw material sources from our associated
plant is certified and use GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in addition to strict adherence to the
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and have been certified for HACCP standard and
BRC certification (UKAS Food Certification) with Higher level, approved by European Union
and USFDA.
The raw material is shrimp heads and the shells are sourced from a facility that has state-of-the-art
technology when it comes to processing equipment. The raw material sources from our associated
plant is certified and use GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in addition to strict adherence to the
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and have been certified for HACCP standard and
BRC certification (UKAS Food Certification) with Higher level, approved by European Union
and USFDA.


Chitin as Soil Conditioning agent
Chitin as Soil Conditioning agent


Chitin as Food Preservatives
Chitin as Food Preservatives


Chitin in Stem Cell Technology
Chitin in Stem Cell Technology


Chitin for Surgical Suture
Chitin for Surgical Suture


Chitin for Wounds and Healing
Chitin for Wounds and Healing


Chitin in Cosmetics
Chitin in Cosmetics


Chitin in Oral Care
Chitin in Oral Care


Chitin in Textiles
Chitin in Textiles


Chitin as a Plastic Material
Chitin as a Plastic Material


Chitin as a Fertilizer
Chitin as a Fertilizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chitin?
Chitin is second most abundant polymer after cellulose. It is a polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects and crustacens like crabs, lobsters, shrimps and also in cell walls of fungi etc. It is known to provide rigidity and structure to organisms. In simple words, it is the hard outer shell of various organisms.
What is Chitin?
Chitin is second most abundant polymer after cellulose. It is a polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects and crustacens like crabs, lobsters, shrimps and also in cell walls of fungi etc. It is known to provide rigidity and structure to organisms. In simple words, it is the hard outer shell of various organisms.
Where is Chitin used and what products can be made using chitin?
Where is Chitin used and what products can be made using chitin?
Does NMP supply all types of Chitin?
Does NMP supply all types of Chitin?
What is the shelf life of Chitin?
What is the shelf life of Chitin?
Is Shrimp Chitin an allergen?
Is Shrimp Chitin an allergen?
