Xanthan Gum

Legal Number

(CAS RN) : 11138-66-2

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Molecular

Formula: C₈H₁₄CI₂N₂O₂

Weight: 241.1149

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• Xanthan Gum is a long chain polysaccharide, which is made by mixing fermented sugars (glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid) with a certain kind of bacteria. It is mainly used to thicken and stabilize emulsions, foams, and suspensions.
• ​Xanthan gum is widely used as a food additive to control the rheological properties of a wide range of food products.
• In manufacturing, xanthan gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in toothpastes and medicines.
• It is used to make medicine for lowering blood sugar and total cholesterol in people with diabetes.
• It is used as a laxative. Xanthan gum is sometimes used as a saliva substitute in people with dry mouth.
• ​Soluble in water giving a highly viscous solution, practically insoluble in organic solvents.
• Organic odor, tasteless.

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