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Curdlan is a glucan produced by Alcaligenes, Rhizobium, and Bacillus species. It is alkaline‐soluble and water‐insoluble gel‐forming polymer, which limits its industrial applications [108,110]. Hence, curdlan has traditionally been used as a stabilizer, texturizer, and thickener in the food industry [111,112].

Further, some studies showed interest in converting curdlan into more soluble oligosaccharides, exhibiting notable biomedical functions (e.g. antitumor and immunological activities) [113,114]. Besides, the oligosaccharides may also have an efficient role in the improvement for sustainable agriculture since it can efficiently activate the plant innate immune defense system [115]. Research on curdlan and its derivatives are being performed to develop environmentally friendly alternatives to oil‐based plastics [111].