Company History
Pioneering Chitosan Innovation Since Day One
Chitosan Global was established as a specialized division of Shield Nutraceuticals, Inc., with a singular mission: to bring the highest quality, fully characterized chitosan from leading global producers directly to the U.S. market.
DigestShield® is a powerful digestive health supplement that features chitosan oligosaccharide as its key active ingredient. Our company recognized early on the untapped potential of chitosan across industries.
Founded over a decade ago, Shield Nutraceuticals built its foundation on scientific integrity, quality sourcing, and responsible formulation. As our understanding of chitosan’s vast applications deepened, we launched Chitosan Global to serve industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and food sectors with precision-engineered chitosan derivatives.
Over the years, Chitosan Global has grown into a trusted import partner for U.S. businesses, working closely with U.S. Customs, the FDA, and the DEA to ensure seamless, compliant delivery from producers in Asia, Europe, and South America. We now represent several of the world’s most advanced chitosan manufacturers and continue to educate industry leaders on how to replace outdated, toxic materials with cleaner, more effective biopolymer solutions.
Today, Chitosan Global is helping redefine sustainability, functionality, and performance—one chitosan molecule at a time.
Our Mission
To deliver the world’s highest-quality chitosan and chitosan derivatives to the U.S. and global markets by partnering with top producers, advancing industry knowledge, and replacing toxic, outdated compounds with safe, effective biopolymers.
We are committed to educating every sector, from agriculture and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and advanced materials, on the responsible, high-performance use of chitosan for a more sustainable future.
Our Vision
To become the global standard for chitosan innovation, empowering industries to shift toward safer, biodegradable, and biologically superior alternatives.
We envision a world where chitosan is as essential and widespread as plastic once was, but far more sustainable, regenerative, and compatible with human and environmental health.
As we look ahead, Chitosan Global stands at the forefront of a global movement where science, sustainability, and responsibility converge. With every partnership, every product, and every innovation, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing chitosan as the world’s most versatile and environmentally conscious biopolymer. Together with our clients, collaborators, and producers, we are not just shaping the future of materials. We are helping build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable planet for generations to come.