Xanthan Gum

Description
Xanthan Gum occurs as a cream colored powder. It is a high molecular-weight polysaccharide gum produced by a pure culture fermentation of a carbohydrate with Xanthomonas campestris, purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and milled. It contains D-glucose and D-mannose as the dominant hexose units, along with D-glucuronic acid and pyruvic acid, and it is prepared as the sodium, potassium, or calcium salt. It is readily soluble in hot or cold water, but it is insoluble in alcohol. Its solutions are neutral.

Application
Stabilizer; thickener; emulsifier; suspending agent; bodying agent; foam enhancer.

Storage & Transportation:It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.