[INQ. NO. 2609C32] Polycan™ is a water-soluble β-1,3/1,6-glucan produced by fermenting the patented black yeast strain Aureobasidium pullulans SM-2001. It is Glukan Corporation’s principal functional ingredient and a central focus of the company’s ongoing research. As a fermentation-derived postbiotic, Polycan™ also contains the beneficial microbial metabolites produced during fermentation.
Research to date has investigated its functions and mechanisms across gut health, immune modulation, and support for muscle, joint, and bone health. Glukan frames this connection through a proposed “Gut-Mobility Axis” — the idea that a healthy gut is the starting point for healthy movement, linking digestive health to broader musculoskeletal support.
The ingredient’s research record includes more than 40 academic papers and 7 human studies, with reported outcomes such as improved grip strength, reduced markers of muscle damage, and improvements in measures of musculoskeletal function. Polycan™ is listed as GRAS by the U.S. FDA and holds HALAL certification — credentials that support its use in regulated food and supplement markets worldwide.
Mobility Care Jelly
Glukan’s finished product, the Mobility Care Jelly “DayOn Move,” combines Polycan™ with collagen and kimchi-derived lactic acid bacteria in a single formulation. Delivered as a portable jelly stick, it is designed to make everyday mobility care both convenient and easy to enjoy. Scheduled to launch in October, the jelly supports daily muscle maintenance and musculoskeletal health as part of an active lifestyle, turning Glukan’s core ingredient into an accessible consumer product.
Founded in 2001, Glukan Corporation has developed natural functional materials built on its proprietary fermentation technology and research capabilities. Beyond Polycan™, its portfolio includes Bifidomax™, a rice-derived prebiotic, and RG+C™, a differentiated bio-material that pairs Cordyceps fermentation with red ginseng. The company has established a substantial distribution network in the United States and exports to Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. Its FSSC 22000 and HALAL certifications underpin its activity in global B2B markets. 
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