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GPI Xanthan Gum – GPI PureXan 80AN – For Thickening Sauces

GPI Xanthan Gum - GPI PureXan 80AN - For Thickening Sauces is a food grade, free-flowing, Xanthan gum, without amylase activity, specially produced for use in food preparations sensitive to amylase activity.

Ingredient Name: Xanthan Gum

Functions: Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Viscosity Stabilization

End Uses: Sauces

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    11138-66-2
    Food Additive Number
    E 415, INS 415
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Recommended Dosage Level

    0.10% to 0.30% by total weight of the finished product during processing and before cooking.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Cream to White Powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Amylase ActivityNegative
    Moisture Contentmax. 15.0%
    Viscosity (Brookfield DVII+, 1% in KCl Solution, Room Temperaturemin. 1.200cps
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Plate Countmax. 2,000cfu/g
    Yeast and Mouldsmax. 300cfu/g
    Salmonella (25g)Negative
    Escherichia coli (10 g)Negative
    Staphylococcus aureus (10g)Nagative
    Nutritional Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Energy Value174kcal/100g
    Energy Value729KJ/100g
    Fat Energy0kcal/100g
    Fat Energy0KJ/100g
    Total Fat0g/100g
    Saturated Fat0g/100g
    Total Carbohydrate0g/100g
    Sugar0g/100g
    Polyols0g/100g
    Starch0g/100g
    Dietary Fiber77g/100g
    Protein Content5g/100g
    Sodium Content2g/100g
    Salt {Sodium(Na) x 2.5}5g/100g
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg
    Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kg
    Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kg
    Cadmium Contentmax. 2mg/kg
    Functional Properties
    • Used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in food products.
    • Improves viscosity.
    • Cold soluble and synergistic with guar and locust bean gum.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulatory Information

    Conforms to the FAO/WHO (JECFA), Canada Food and Drugs Act, U.S. FDA, EU Regulations and Food Chemicals Codex Standards.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging

    Three-ply white kraft paper bags with PE lining and heat-sealed. Each bag contains a net weight of 25 kgs and is palletized in 1,000 kgs or 3,000 kgs lots and shrink-wrapped. All material complies with US FDA and EU food contact regulations.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life

    Three (3)years in its original packaging (unopened), in a dry and cool room, away from floor and walls.