» Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide gum produced by a pure-culture fermentation of a carbohydrate with Xanthomonas campestris, then 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 is prepared as the sodium, potassium, or calcium salt. It yields not less than 4.2 percent and not more than 5.0 percent of carbon dioxide, calculated on the dried basis ... Xanthan gum is a food thickener. It is an ingredient in a wide variety of foods, as well as products such as toothpaste. Though it may offer some health benefits, primary uses include changing... Xanthan gum is a common food additive that is used to improve the texture and consistency of products like salad dressings and ice cream. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent and stabilizer derived from fermentation of simple sugars by bacteria. It has many industrial and food uses, such as salad dressings, sauces, toothpaste, gluten-free baking, and oil drilling.
