Xantham Gum

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide , derived from the bacterial coat of Xanthomonas campestris , used as a food additive and rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to prevent ingredients from separating). It is produced by the fermentation of glucose , sucrose , or lactose by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium . After a fermentation period, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a growth medium with isopropyl alcohol , dried, and ground into a fine powder. Later, it is added to a liquid medium to form the gum.

Typical Applications:
* Stabilser in the food industry
* Drilling mud thickener