β-glucan content Assay Kit (for grain and liquid samples)

β-Glucan is a type of polysaccharide compound， formed by the connection of glucose through β-1，3 and β-1，6 glycosidic bonds. It is a naturally occurring polysaccharide and is mainly found in organisms such as yeast， oats， and mushrooms. The β-Glucan derived from grains is usually located in the aleurone layer， sub-aurelone layer， or the cell walls of endospores， which are all present in oats， barley， wheat， and rice. Oat β-Glucan (abbreviated as oat β-Glucan) is a polymer formed by the connection of monomers β-D-aldohexose through β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) glycosidic bonds. The β-Glucan in oats and barley helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar.