A method of preparation of a fungal glucane hydrogel having antibacterial
and immunostimulant activity by alkaline deproteination and subsequent
elimination of water-soluble components consists in that the obtained
insoluble glucan is subsequently hydrated by wet grinding at a rotational
speed of 3000 to 9000 rpm for 10 to 20 min. to a swelling volume in water
of 50 to 500 ml/g. Then it is adjusted by heat sterilization at a
temperature of 90 to 110.degree. C. for 20 to 30 min., what results in a
gel which is formed by fungal polysaccharide with the .beta.-(1,3)-D-bond
in the principal chain, with a concentration of 0.5 to 3% by weight. The
fungal glucane hydrogel may be utilized for preparation of cosmetical,
pharmaceutical and foodstuff products.