... b-D-glucopyranosyl units linked by a 1,3 bond and two consecutive 1,4 bonds as the major structural unit. Polymeric mixed glucans ... of the wort caused by the presence of a gummy, high molecular weight polymer of D-glucose containing beta-1-3 and beta-1-4 ... brewing, juice extraction, wine clarification, and animal feed. The high level of b-1,3-1,4-glucanase allows it to break down glucans ...