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CAS NO.: 11138-66-2 EINECS: 234-394-2
Molecular Formula: (C35H49O29)n Molecular Weight: None
Property:
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, derived from the bacterial coat of Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and rheology modifier,commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad dressings, for example) and a stabilizer .
Specification:
Items Index
Appearance cream colored powder
Appearance White to cream colored powder
Particl size (mesh) 80/200
Viscosity (1% solution in 1% KCL) min.1200cps
Moisture % max. 13
Ash % max. 15
PH (1% solution) 6.0-8.0
Shearing ratio min.6.0
Pyruvic acid (%) Min.1.5
Usage:
In foods, xanthan gum is most often found in salad dressings and sauces. Xanthan gum helps to prevent oil separation by stabilizing the emulsion, although xanthan gum is not an emulsifier. Xanthan gum also helps suspend solid particles, such as spices.
