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Beta-Glucan베타-글루칸

베타-글루칸be-ta-geul-lu-kan
On a Korean label: 베타-글루칸 = Beta-Glucan.

What it is

A glucose polysaccharide found in oats, yeast and mushrooms. The Korean dictionary describes the yeast and mushroom type (β-1,3 links with β-1,6 branches); oat beta-glucan has β-1,3 and β-1,4 links. Several Korean brands sell beta-glucan serums for hydration.

On a Korean label

Written 베타-글루칸.

Korean rules

The Korean ingredient dictionary lists no limit, label caution or functional-ingredient status for it.

Questions

What is 베타글루칸?

Beta-glucan (베타-글루칸 on the ingredient list).

Sources

  1. Korea Cosmetic Association — ingredient dictionary (대한화장품협회 성분사전)

Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change — the official texts above are the final word.