Xanthomonas campestris / Xanthan Gum / Xanthomonadaceae (Proteobacteria family)

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Contents

(C35H49O29)n (E415)

Additional Remarks

high stabilising properties
high viscosity at low concentration
soluble in hot and cold water
high pseudoplasticity
excellent freeze/thaw stability
very resistant to pH - variations
highly resistant to temperature variations
highly resistant to enzymatic degradation
very low caloric value
compatible with all commercial thickeners and stabilisers

PROPERTIES:

stabilises emulsions
inhibits syneresis
provides good cling
improves texture
imparts creamy consistency
enhances mouth-feel
contributes body
imparts viscosity
stabilises insoluble ingredients
stabilises pulp in beverages
provides emulsion and foam stability
controls sedimentation
controls drift and cling
provides easy pour- and pumpability
controls crystallisation
provides finer pore structure
increases the baking volume
controls rheology
provides temperature and pH stability
binds water
provides retarded drug release in pharmaceuticals
gives a pleasant skin feel
suspends active ingredients
extends contact time

Health Warnings

SAFETY: Do not inhale powder when making up gums solutions.