- Ingredient Name:Xanthan Gum
- Functions:Suspending Agent, Carbohydrate Source, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims:Natural, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Clean Label, Organic, Kosher, Vegan, Halal
- End Uses:Salad Dressing, Nutraceuticals, Frozen Meals, Ready Meals, Dry Mixes, Frozen Bakery Products, Sauces, Gravies, Soups
Gumix Xanthan Gum is a high-molecular weight carbohydrate. It is a polysaccharide industrially produced in a pure culture fermentation by the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris. The microorganism is cultured in a well-aerated medium containing carbohydrates, a source of nitrogen, and appropriate essential trace elements. The Xanthomonas campestris culture is grown in several carefully-controlled successive stages prior to introduction into the final fermentation medium. Following fermentation, the broth is sterilized to prevent bacterial contamination, and xanthan gum is recovered by precipitation with alcohol, drying, and milling.