Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a complex carbohydrate that is obtained through fermentation by bacteria. In the food industry, it is widely applied as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier owing to its specific characteristics.

 

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Characteristics

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Thickner

Industries

  • Food and Nutrition

Applications:

  • As a thickener to be incorporated in sauces, gravies and salad dressings to provide a smooth texture.

  • Used as a thickener in soups, stews, and canned products to aid in preventing the separation of ingredients during heat processing and storage.

  • Reduces the growth of ice crystals in frozen items such as ice cream and sorbets making them smoother and creamier.

  • Enhances the shelf life of products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings and sauces by preventing phase separation and ensuring a single phase product.

  • Plays the role of a binder and strengthens the structure of gluten-free baking and assists in emulating the properties of gluten-containing flours.

Used to prevent solid particles in beer, fruit juices, protein shakes, and nutritional drinks from settling at the bottom of the bottle or a can.

Packing

Xanthan gum is usually packaged in bags, jars and bulk packaging to ensure that it is accommodative to user requirements for packaging.

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