Xanthan gum
also known as xanthan gum, Hansen's gum, xanthomonas polysaccharide, is a fermentation by the genus Pseudoxanthomonas produced by the single spore polysaccharide, by the black rot of kale wild rape Xanthomonas sp. with carbohydrates as the main raw material, by aerobic fermentation bioengineering technology, cut off the 1,6-glycosidic bond, open the branched chain, in the synthesis of the straight chain according to the 1,4-bond composed of a kind of acidic extracellular heteropolysaccharides.
polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of sugars by Xanthomonas campestris. Due to its macromolecular special structure and colloidal properties, and has a variety of functions, can be used as emulsifiers, stabilizers, gel thickeners, infiltration agents, membrane forming agents, etc., widely used in various fields of the national economy.
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1. Uses in the food industry
Xanthan gum is used as an important additive in the food industry, and its main functions include thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying and suspending. It can be applied to beverage, pastry, jelly, canned food, seafood and meat processing and other fields. The stabilizing effect of xanthan gum is significantly better than other gums, has a strong thermal stability, general high temperature sterilization will not have an effect on its
2. Cosmetics and skin care products
In cosmetics and skin care products, xanthan gum is mainly used as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer. It can help products maintain good texture and fluidity when applied, while also providing moisturization and nourishment to the skin
3. Pharmaceutical excipients
In the pharmaceutical field, xanthan gum is used as a medicinal excipient in a wide range of oral and topical pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics, and food products. It is used as a suspending and stabilizing agent, as well as a thickener and emulsifier.
4. Applications in other fields
Xanthan gum is also used in petroleum, industrial and daily-use chemicals and other fields. In the petroleum industry, it is used as an additive in drilling fluids to improve drilling efficiency. In the industrial field, xanthan gum can be used as a suspending agent, adhesives and so on. In daily chemicals, xanthan gum can be used as a thickener for shampoo, etc.
Application Dosage (%) Function
Liquid Beverage: 0.1~0.3 Thickening, suspending, improving sensory quality.
Solid Drinks: 0.1~0.3 Easier molding, enhance taste
Meat products: 0.1~0.2 Tenderizing, holding water, enhancing stability.
Frozen food: 0.1~0.2 Thickening, increasing fineness, stabilizing food structure
Seasoning: 0.1~0.3 Emulsification, thickening, stabilizing
Stuffed food: 0.5~1.5 Convenient for molding, enhance texture
Noodle products: 0.03~0.08 Enhance toughness, hold water, prolong shelf life
