A New Horizon in Chitosan Research: Silkworm-Derived Biopolymer and Its Applications

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This review reveals enhanced properties of silkworm-derived chitosan for food and biomedical applications, suggesting its commercial viability.

Silkworm pupae-derived chitosan shows superior solubility over 98%, indicating it can be a viable alternative to crustacean sources.
With a high degree of deacetylation above 85% and low ash content under 1%, pupal chitosan exhibits excellent properties.
Extraction techniques and multi-sectoral applications of pupal chitosan highlight its potential in food preservation and pharmaceuticals.
Support for developing silkworm-derived chitosan emphasizes sustainability and reduces reliance on traditional chitosan sources.

Naik et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review reveals enhanced properties of silkworm-derived chitosan for food and biomedical applications, suggesting its commercial viability.