Appearance
White-like or light yellow free-flowing powder
Description
In foods, xanthan gum is most often found in salad dressings and sauces. It helps to prevent oil separation by stabilizing the emulsion, although it is not an emulsifier. Xanthan gum also helps suspend solid particles, such as spices. Also used in frozen foods and beverages, xanthan gum helps create the pleasant texture in many ice creams, along with guar gum and locust bean gum.
Function
In cosmetics, xanthan gum is used to prepare water gels, usually in conjunction with bentonite clays. It is also used in oil-in-water emulsions to help stabilize the oil droplets against coalescence. It has some skin hydrating properties. Xanthan gum is a common ingredient in fake blood recipes, and in gunge/slime.
Synonyms
Xanthan Gum USP FCC 80 Mesh K; Xanthategum; Xanthan Gum; Xantham; Keltrol F; Rhodopol 23
Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry area.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 50 lb. Box
- 25 kg. Box
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- cosmetics
Product Classes
- Gums
- stabilizer
- thickener
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: NO
- Molecular Weight: N/A