Mucilage

Mucilage is a compound synthesized by plants and microbes. It swells in water and has a gelatinous consistency. Its function is to maintain a moist environment.

Mucilage forms a heterogeneous group of biopolymers, which are mainly composed of polysaccharides. Its main property is the ability to absorb water and thus to form mucus colloids and gels (so-called hydrocolloids). A distinction is made between animal mucilage consisting of glycoproteins and plant-based mucilage, which is almost exclusively formed from hetero polysaccharides. Furthermore, the mucilage substances are divided into water-soluble and water-insoluble substances. Plant-based mucilage occurs in grains, but also in roots, bark, stalks and leaves of higher plants as well as in algae. Flax seed, legumes and tamarind mucilage are especially known.

HUMINTECH GmbH

Humintech is a biotech company based in Grevenbroich, Germany. We are primarily focused on the research, development and industrial production of humic matter and humic acids for the agricultural sector. Our products find further use in pharmaceutical, construction industry, for ecological purposes such as water purification and soil decontamination.