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Xanoluc® (Xanthan Gum) is a high molecular weight exocellular heteropolysaccharide and is produced by a pure culture fermentation of a carbohydrate by microorganism Xanthomonas Campestris. Xanoluc® has been manufactured for use in food systems where excellent solubility and stability against varying pH at different concentrations of salts/enzymes/other ingredients is required.

Ingredient Name: Xanthan Gum

Functions: Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Features: Broad pH Stability, High Viscosity, Improved Freeze/Thaw Stability, Solubilizing, Temperature Stability

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Xanthan Gum
Food Additive Number
E 415, INS 415
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
General Properties

Xanoluc is used as a stabilizer and thickener, suspending agent, bodying agent, retarded drug release agent in food and pharmaceutical applications. Its main properties are:

  • Soluble in hot and cold water.
  • High viscosity at low concentration.
  • High pseudoplasticity.
  • Very resistant to pH variations.
  • Highly resistant to temperature variations.
  • High stabilizing properties.
  • Excellent freeze/thaw stability.
  • Highly resistant to enzymatic degradation.
  • Compatible with all commercial thickeners and stabilizers.
  • Chemically it consists primarily of 1, 4-linked β-D-glucose backbone with side chains containing to mannose and one glucuronic acid on every other glucose at the C-3 position. Approximately half of the terminal mannose units carry a pyruvic acid residue and the non-terminal residue usually carries an acetyl group at C-6.

Applications & Uses

Preparation of Solutions

Xanoluc is a hydrophilic biopolymer readily soluble in cold and hot water. Rapid dissolution requires even dispersion of Xanoluc particles in the aqueous medium. For that reason, intense agitation of the solution is necessary when introducing Xanoluc. Insufficient dispersion will cause lumps. Pre-blending Xanoluc with other dry ingredients or pre-suspending it in oil or alcohol facilitates the preparation of Xanoluc solutions.

Properties

Solubility

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Information
  • Approved for GRAS food substance under section 172.695 in Title 21 set by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 172.695).
  • Food Chemical Codex- Food Status: Direct food additive.
  • European Community- Food Status: E-415, ADI: Not specified.
  • FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission- ADI: Not specified.
  • CAS No. 11138-66-2
  • Is supplied in accordance with the latest requirements of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), the US Pharmacopeia (USP) and the European Commission Directive 2000/63/EC.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

This product is available in 25 Kg laminated paper bags as a moisture barrier.

Storage & Handling

Storage Details
  • Store product in a dry and cool place, away from heat and out of the sun. Once package is opened, consume within reasonable time. Store opened and unused packages after adequate re-sealing to avoid contamination and moisture ingress. Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
  • Xanoluc solutions, however, although more resistant to microbial attack than most other water soluble polymers, should be protected by adequate preservatives when storage time shall exceed 24 hours. Xanoluc is compatible with most commonly used preservatives.