1.General introduction

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomon as campestris,used as a food additive and rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to prevent ingredients from separating). It is produced by the fermentation of glucose, sucrose, or lactose. After a fermentation period, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a growth medium with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and ground into a fine powder. Later, it is added to a liquid medium to form the gum.

In foods, xanthan gum is most often found in salad dressings and sauces. 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. Also used in frozen foods and beverages, xanthan gum helps create the pleasant texture in many ice creams, along with guar gum and locust bean gum. Toothpaste often contains xanthan gum, where it serves as a binder to keep the product uniform. Xanthan gum (when sometimes not made from wheat—see Allergies for gluten-free allergy information) is also used in gluten-free baking. Since the gluten found in wheat must be omitted, xanthan gum is used to give the dough or batter a "stickiness" that would otherwise be achieved with the gluten. Xanthan gum also helps thicken commercial egg substitutes made from egg whites, to replace the fat and emulsifiers found in yolks. It 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 at typical use levels.

In the oil industry, xanthan gum is used in large quantities, usually to thicken drilling mud. These fluids serve to carry the solids cut by the drilling bit back to the surface. Xanthan gum provides great "low end" rheology. When the circulation stops, the solids still remain suspended in the drilling fluid. The widespread use of horizontal drilling and the demand for good control of drilled solids has led to its expanded use. It has also been added to concrete poured underwater, to increase its viscosity and prevent washout.

In cosmetics, xanthan gum is used to prepare water gels, usually in conjunction with bentonite clays. It is also used in oil-in-water emulsions to help stabilize the oil droplets against coalescence. It has some skin hydrating properties. Xanthan gum is a common ingredient in fake blood recipes, and in gunge/slime.

2.Details about our Xanthan gum

CAS No.: 11138-66-2

Appearance:light white or light beige powder

Packing: 25KG per kraft paper bag or 25KG per drum

Application:Food additives,Industry additives,Cosmetic ingredient etc.

Total Capacity,:6000 Tons a year

The test result for Xanthan gum (e.g.Food grade)

3.Our strength and capability

Shanghai Yuantai Chemical Products Co.,Ltd which was founded in April 2009.Main products including titanium dioxide,manganese carbonate,chlorinated paraffin,etc.We have several production bases,produce high quality products.With professional research and technical, management personnel, strong technical strength and quality management methods, we achieved the advantage in the industry and market leading position after a long period of accumulation ,construction and development.Multiple products have been exported to Brazil, Spain, Egypt, Japan and other parts of the world.Company implement GMP management and use advanced testing equipment, which control the whole production process from raw materials to finished goods and customer services, guarantee good product quality.

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