Xanthan Gum

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Xanthan Gum was first discovered in the 1960s by researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and commercialized in the 1970s. It is an ingredient used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and foaming agent in the food and chemical industry.

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Xanthan Gum

CategoryThickeners, Stabilizers
E NumberE415
CAS No.11138-66-2
H.S. Code3913900000
OriginChina
MOQ500 KG
PackagingCartons, Bags
Payment TermT/T, L/C
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What is Xanthan Gum?

Xanthan gum is an extracellular polysaccharide secreted by the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris. Commercially it is manufactured through a fermentation process (same as gellan gum), while most other hydrocolloids are extracted from plants.

It is an ingredient used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and foaming agent in the food and chemical industry.

What is Xanthan Gum Made of?

It consists mainly of a repeating pentasaccharide unit consisting of D-glucose, D-glucuronide, D-mannose, pyruvate, and acetic acid. The latter three substances are present as 4,6-pyruvated mannose and 6-acetyl mannose.

The ratio of the above three monosaccharides, Glucose: Mannose: Glucuronide is 2:2:1.

The degree of substitution of pyruvate and acetic acid depends on the culture composition of the medium and the fermentation conditions.

 

Xanthan Gum Manufacturing Process

Commercially, xanthan gum is produced from purely cultured bacteria through an aerobic, macerated fermentation process.

Bacteria are cultured in an aerated medium containing glucose, a nitrogen source, and various trace elements.

In order to provide seeds for the final fermentation stage, the inoculum accumulation process takes place in several stages.

When the final fermentation is complete, the slurry is pasteurized to kill the bacteria and xanthan gum is recovered by precipitation with isopropanol or ethanol.

Finally, the product is dried, milled, and packaged.

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All-in-one Specification

Xanthan Gum Food Grade 80 Mesh
Sensory Characteristics:
Appearance Cream-White powder
Chemical And Physical Characteristics:
Particle Size (mesh) Min 95% pass 80 mesh
Viscosity (1% KCl, cps) 1200-1700
PH (1%, KCL) 6.0- 8.0
Shearing Ratio ≥6.5
Loss on Drying (%) ≤15
Total Nitrogen (%) ≤1.5
Ashes (%) ≤15
Pyruvic Acid (%) ≥1.5
V1:V2 1.02- 1.45
Total Heavy Metals ≤10 ppm
Arsenic (As) ≤3 ppm
Lead (Pb) ≤2 ppm
Microbiological Characteristics:
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) ≤ 2000
Moulds/Yeasts (cfu/g) ≤100
Salmonella? Negative
Coliform Negative
 
Xanthan Gum Food Grade 200 Mesh
Sensory Characteristics:
Appearance Cream-White powder
Chemical And Physical Characteristics:
Particle Size (mesh) Min 90% pass 200 mesh
Viscosity (1% KCl, cps) ≥1200
PH (1%, KCL) 6.0- 8.0
Shearing Ratio ≥6.5
Loss on Drying (%) ≤15
Total Nitrogen (%) ≤1.5
Ashes (%) ≤15
Pyruvic Acid (%) ≥1.5
Total Heavy Metals ≤10 ppm
Arsenic (As) ≤3 ppm
Lead (Pb) ≤2 ppm
Microbiological Characteristics:
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) ≤ 2000
Moulds/Yeasts (cfu/g) ≤100
Salmonella? Negative
Coliform Negative

Properties of Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is readily soluble in cold water, and the solution exhibits a high degree of pseudoplastic flow. Its viscosity is very stable over a wide range of pH and temperature, and the polysaccharide is resistant to enzymatic degradation.

Xanthan gum exhibits synergistic interaction with galactomannans such as guar gum and locust bean gum and konjac gum.

This resulted in enhanced viscosity of guar gum, while the thermo-reversible gels of LBG and konjac gum were soft and flexible.

Cream-colored powder, neutral in taste, generally supplied in the market with 80 and 200 mesh.

Soluble in hot water and cold water, the pH value of 1% solution is 5.5-8.5 (25℃).

Insoluble in ethanol.

Most of all, the solubility of xanthan gum has another outstanding point, that is:

The solution viscosity is stable and virtually unaffected by changes in pH (pH3-11), salts (10% KCl, 10% NaCl2 and 5% Na2CO3) and temperature up to 90°C, while other hydrocolloids (pectin, sodium alginate) decompose under these conditions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

High viscosity at low content

High viscosity can be achieved with low concentrations, and common amounts used for thickening in food are 0.5% or less. In general, the viscosity of its 1% solution is between 1200-1700cps, which is about 100 times stronger than the viscosity of gelatin.

Stability

The solution viscosity is stable and virtually unaffected by changes in pH (pH3-11), salts (10% KCl, 10% NaCl2 and 5% Na2CO3) and temperature up to 90°C, while other hydrocolloids (pectin, sodium alginate) decompose under these conditions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Synergism

It acts synergistically with other vegetable galactomannans to increase viscosity, e.g. with guar gum (higher viscosity), locust bean gum (forms gels), carrageenan and konjac glucomannan. It also acts synergistically with starches (to prevent starch gelatinization) or modified food starches.

Shear Dilution

The viscosity is high at a low shear rate, low at a high shear rate, but once the shear force is eliminated it returns to its original viscosity. Pseudoplastic properties play an important role in stabilization, thickening, suspension, and emulsification.

 

Xanthan gum is mainly used as a thickening agent to increase the viscosity of liquids without altering the other properties of the food, e.g. in fruit drinks, fruit juice concentrates, sauces and salad dressings.

 
 
 
 
 
 

It also acts as an emulsifier to help prevent oil-water separation, improve protein stability, prevent fat floating, and stabilize O/W emulsions due to its lipophilic and hydrophilic groups to prevent protein precipitation. This type of application is used in protein and dairy beverages.

Because of its weak or almost no gel strength, it is not used as a gelling agent, but can form firm rubbery gels with locust bean gum at concentrations of 0.5%.

Xanthan Gum Health Benefits

Several studies have found that xanthan gum can lower blood sugar, and some other potential health benefits, such as Lower cholesterol, Weight loss, Cancer-fighting properties, Improved regularity, Thickens liquids, Saliva substitute. More human studies are needed. 

Xanthan Gum Uses

Xanthan Gum in Food

Xanthan gum is effective in improving the appearance, texture, and flavor of foods, improving consistency and extending shelf life.

As an excellent stabilizer, it also stabilizes foods and helps them withstand different temperatures and pH levels. In addition, it prevents food products from separating and ensures they can flow smoothly out of the container.

The following are some common foods that contain xanthan gum:

Xanthan gum thickeners are commonly found in the following foods.

  • Bakery products
  • Dressings, frozen desserts
  • Confectionery
  • Cake and desserts
  • Dairy products
  • Ice cream
  • Jams and jellies
  • Sauces and condiments
  • Salad dressings
  • Meat products
  • Biscuits
  • Puddings
  • Soup
  • Instant Products

Xanthan Gum in Cosmestics & Personal Care

Xanthan gum is also found in many personal care and beauty products. It can make these products thick, but still flow easily out of the container. As a suspension agent it can also suspend solid particles in a liquid.

Xanthan gum is often found in the following common products.

  • Shampoo
  • Toothpaste
  • Creams
  • Lotions

Xanthan Gum in Industrial Products

Xanthan gum is used in many industrial products due to its ability to withstand varying temperatures and pH values, adhere to surfaces and thicken liquids while maintaining good flow.

Common industrial products that contain xanthan gum include.

  • Fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.
  • Tile, mortar, oven and toilet bowl cleaners.
  • Paints
  • Fluids used in oil drilling (Xanthan gum oil drilling grade)
  • Wallpaper glue and other adhesives

Frequently Asked Questions

Carbohydrate source (primarily corn starch)  

Xanthomonas, a naturally occurring bacterium found on the surface of the leaves of green vegetables.

Xanthan is a long-chain polysaccharide having d-glucose, d-mannose, and d-glucuronic acid as building blocks in a molecular ratio of 3:3:2 with a high number of trisaccharide side chains.

It is very easy to thicken with xanthan gum. All you need to do is add a very small amount of blending agent to the liquid you want to thicken. It's important to stir it well, otherwise your dish may end up clumping together.

For sauces, mixing xanthan gum with a bit of oil before adding soy or rice milk produces the best taste and texture, as this gives the sauce a richness and depth that would normally be achieved by cream, butter or eggs. The more xanthan gum you use in the liquid, the thicker it becomes.

To use xanthan gum, you will need to add it to your sauce as you stir. Avoid adding it to a still liquid or it will solidify instantly and make your sauce lumpy. Use 1/8 teaspoon per cup of salsa for light thickening and 1/4 teaspoon for heavy thickening.

Stability, syneresis control and consistent viscosity during freeze-thaw cycles

and heating are achieved by adding xanthan gum to a variety of frozen products.

In general, stabilizers used in ice cream should have the following functions.

 

Prevention of water loss (during the freeze-thaw cycle)

Improved product water retention

Anti-melt - effective at slowing down melting

Increase in the rate of product expansion

Delivers a smooth texture and creamy mouthfeel

Prevent the formation of ice crystals

Absoutely Yes!

Xanthan gum can be used in the baking industry (e.g. bread, cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes) for the following purposes:

  • To add volume to bread
  • Makes the crumbs stronger
  • Increased water retention
  • Delivers a smooth taste and texture

And thus slows starch aging and extends the shelf life of baked goods and refrigerated doughs.

It can also be used as a substitute for eggs, reducing the amount of egg white without sacrificing the soft texture and appearance. Add it to bread spreads to prevent the spread of dehydration caused by absorbing water.

Xanthan gum can also be used in gluten-free baking in place of gluten to bind flour together, which is beneficial for those with celiac disease.

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Yes, it has virtually no side effects and its safety has been recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as well as the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).

FDA considers xanthan gum safe for consumption as a food additive

Yes, our xanthan gum manufacturer could provide Kosher certificate.

Xanthan Gum is a popular halal ingredient used in food and beverage, as one xanthan gum supplier, our products are all HALAL certified.

Most of the xanthan gum( without using chicken lysozyme or whey) is vegan friendly and used as a vegan alternative to gelatin.

What is natural? Do you get xanthan gum naturally from food? No. Xanthan gum is a food additive that is a common ingredient in processed foods.

Does xanthan gum contain gluten, is xanthan gum gluten free?

Yes, it is gluten-free and widely used in gluten-free foods because it does not contain wheat, rye, barley or hybrids of these grains. In addition, it can be used in place of gluten to improve the taste of baked goods.

No, not like Gelatin, Xanthan gum is produced from purely cultured bacteria through an aerobic, macerated fermentation process.

Xanthan gum is made by fermenting a carbohydrate source (primarily corn starch) with Xanthomonas.

No, it does not contain wheat, rye, barley or hybrids of these grains.

It has virtually no side effects and its safety has been recognized by FDA.

Pectin is a fiber and contains almost no calories or nutrients.

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