Table I.
Analysis of EPS composition.
| Glycosyl residue | Mass (μg) | Mol %1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ribose | n.d. | - |
| Arabinose | n.d. | - |
| Rhamnose | n.d. | - |
| Fucose | n.d. | - |
| Xylose | n.d. | - |
| Glucuronic Acid | n.d. | - |
| Galacturonic acid | n.d. | - |
| Mannose | 250.6 | 88.0 |
| Galactose | n.d. | - |
| Glucose | 33.9 | 11.9 |
| N-Acetyl Galactosamine | n.d. | - |
| N-Acetyl Glucosamine | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| N-Acetyl Mannosamine | n.d. | - |
| Σ = | 284.7 | 100 |
Values are expressed as mole percent of total carbohydrate. The total percentage may not add to exactly 100% due to rounding.