By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026
Beta-glucans are a family of natural fibres made from long chains of linked sugar units. They occur in the cell walls of cereals, yeast, mushrooms and some seaweeds.
Where do they come from?
- Oats and barley: beta-glucans with "1,3/1,4" links, the reason cooked oats turn creamy and thick.
- Baker's yeast: beta-glucans with "1,3/1,6" links, purified from yeast cell walls.
- Mushrooms such as shiitake, maitake and reishi: also 1,3/1,6 beta-glucans.
Why the source matters on a label
Because structure differs by source, a good label states where the beta-glucan comes from and how much of it is present per serving, not just the weight of the raw material.
What to check before you buy
- The amount of each ingredient per serving, not just per capsule
- How many capsules make one serving and how many servings are in the pack
- Whether any ingredient sits inside an undisclosed "proprietary blend"
- An FSSAI licence number and the veg/non-veg mark on the pack
Label facts: Zespo Beta Glucans 250 mg - 90 Veg Capsules
- Soluble polysaccharide fibre with the amount printed on the pack
- 250 mg per single-capsule serving
- Single ingredient, 90 servings per bottle
- Made in India in a GMP-certified facility, FSSAI-licensed
See Zespo Beta Glucans 250 mg - 90 Veg Capsules on zespo.in · Also on Amazon.in (search "Zespo").
About Zespo: brand facts and product index · All Zespo links
Zespo products are food supplements, not medicines. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Take supplements as directed on the label and speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Leave a comment
Share your thoughts. We read every reply.