glucan
/ˈɡluːkæn/
noun
- A type of complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide) made of glucose units, found in plants, fungi, and bacteria.
- The cell walls of yeast contain a special kind of glucan.
- Beta-glucan from oats is often added to foods for its health benefits.
- Scientists are studying how glucan in mushrooms can support the immune system.