Kefiran, a branched polysaccharide: Preparation, properties and applications: A review

Considering harmful effects of the environmental pollution and increased concerns about the synthetic polymers, kefiran has been introduced as a biodegradable polymer due to its nontoxicity. This edible biopolymer and its structural derivations play specific roles in a large number of applications including scaffolds, the reserve materials, and the encapsulation for drug delivery, thanks to its amazing properties such as the protective features,...