Thickeners

Xanthan Gum

Premium quality xanthan gum - a natural polysaccharide produced by fermentation. Excellent thickening, stabilizing, and suspending agent for food, beverage, and personal care applications.

Product Specifications

E NumberE415
CAS Number11138-66-2
AppearanceCreamy White Powder
Viscosity1200-1700 mPa.s
Mesh Size80 mesh
pH (1% solution)6.0-8.0

Applications

Salad DressingsSaucesBeveragesBakeryFrozen FoodsCosmetics

Product Overview

Xanthan gum is one of the most versatile biopolymers used in the food industry. Produced through fermentation of glucose by Xanthomonas campestris bacteria, it provides excellent viscosity control and stability across a wide range of temperatures and pH conditions.

Key Benefits

  • Excellent thickening and stabilizing properties
  • High viscosity at low concentrations
  • Stable across wide pH and temperature ranges
  • Works synergistically with other hydrocolloids
  • Provides suspending properties for particles
  • Non-caloric dietary fiber

Technical Specifications

  • Purity: ≥91.0%
  • Moisture: ≤15.0%
  • Ash: ≤13.0%
  • Viscosity (1% KCl): 1200-1700 mPa.s
  • Particle Size (80 mesh): ≥90%
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤5 mg/kg

Industrial Applications

  • Salad dressings and sauces
  • Beverages and fruit juices
  • Baked goods and pastry fillings
  • Ice cream and frozen desserts
  • Gluten-free products
  • Personal care and cosmetics

Quality & Certifications

  • FSSC 22000 Certified
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
  • Kosher Certified
  • Halal Certified
  • FDA GRAS Status
  • Non-GMO Project Verified