Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Xanthan Gum, Corn
- Food Additive Number
- E 415, INS 415
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Uses
- Xanthan is also a very versatile product similar used to replace Guar in some applications.
- It is used in food such as Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meats, Petfood, Sauces, Syrups, Toppings and Fillings.
- Industrial uses: Printing, Textile, Paper, Tobacco and Oil (Fracking) industries.
- Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical: Lotions, creams, tablets, etc
Properties
- Appearance
- White - like or light yellow free flowing powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Ash Content | max. 16 | % | - |
| Ethanol and Propane | max. 500 | ppm | - |
| Lead | max. 2 | % | - |
| Loss of drying | max. 15 | % | - |
| Particle Size 80mesh (180 μm) Through | min. 95 | % | - |
| pH Value (1% solution) | 6.0 - 8.0 | - | - |
| Pyruvic Acid | min. 1.5 | % | - |
| Shear Ratio | min. 6.5 | - | - |
| Total Nitrogen | max. 1.5 | % | - |
| V1/V2 | 1.02 - 1.45 | - | - |
| Viscosity 1% gum in 1% KCl (60rpm) | 1200 - 1700 | cps | - |
| Whiteness | min. 50 | - | - |
Safety & Health
- Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Handling Information
Packaging: In 25 kilos bags/cartons with inner polythene liner.
Storage: Goods must be stored in a dry, odor free environment.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.