5. Applications
The native polymer synthesized by the bacteria has no rheological properties relevant to industrial applications. It is the heat treatment that induces a functionality enabling various applications.
Depending on the gel strength of the polymer back into solution, a range of products with applications in various economic sectors can be developed.
5.1 Cosmetics
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When gentle heat treatment is applied to the fermenting wort, the polymer is denatured and very partially hydrolyzed. . In solution and in the presence of salt, it forms a strong gel that is used in cosmetics as an anti-dark circle patch.
The patches take the form of two devices composed of 99% polymer and 1% active...
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