Xanthan Gum CAS 11138-66-2
Xanthan Gum, CAS 11138-66-2, Xanthan Gum Price & Manufacturer
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide with a wide variety of uses, including as a common food additive. It is a powerful thickening agent, and also has uses as a stabilizer to prevent ingredients from separating.
Introduction
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide with a wide variety of uses, including as a common food additive. It is a powerful thickening agent, and also has uses as a stabilizer to prevent ingredients from separating.
It can be produced from a range of simple sugars using a fermentation process, and derives its name from the strain of bacteria used in this: Xanthomonas campestris.
Functions and Applications
- It helps to prevent oil separation by stabilizing the emulsion, although it is not an emulsifier.
- Xanthan gum also helps suspend solid particles, such as spices.
- Xanthan gum helps create the pleasant texture in many ice creams, along with guar gum and locust bean gum.
- Xanthan gum is also a preferred method of thickening liquids for those with swallowing disorders, since it does not change the color or flavor of foods or beverages
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