Application of Xanthan Gum Food Additive

What is xanthan gum?

An additive used as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier, xanthan gum is made when strains of the Xanthomonas campestris bacteria are fed a solution of glucose that's been derived from corn, soy, dairy or wheat. The bacteria ferments the sugary solution, and as a result develops a sticky protective coat that has a consistency that makes it suitable for binding and thickening. It's these properties that make xanthan gum useful in food production – most notably in gluten-free baking, where it helps starches combine and improves the texture, rise and shelf-life of gluten-free bakes.

What is xanthan gum used for?

Here is a list of some common applications of xanthan gum: 

Food industry:salad dressings, sauces, dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, beverages, and other processed foods.Oil and gas industry: drilling fluids, fracturing fluids, and cementing fluids. 

Pharmaceutical industry: suspensions, emulsions, and controlled-release formulations.Cosmetics industry: lotions, creams, and other personal care products. 

Agriculture: plant growth regulators and pesticides.These are just a few examples of the many applications of xanthan gum. Its versatility and ability to improve the texture and stability of various products make it a valuable ingredient in many industries. 

Oil Drilling:Xanthan Gum is the best drilling mud thickener in oil drilling industry. As thickening agent: in oil drilling to improve viscosity of drilling mud. As texture stabilizer: in tobacco and colloidal explosives to maintain the structure of the product. As emulsifier: in ceramic and water soluble paint to blend more effectively.

How to use Xanthan Gum?

Juice drink 0.1-0.3 Thickening and suspension, smooth taste, natural flavor 

Ice cream 0.1-0.3 Microporous, no icing, shorten aging time, make the product texture fine 

Soy sauce, oyster sauce 0.05-0.1 Good salt resistance, increase consistency, suitable for making sauces, enhance wall hanging and adhesion 

Frozen desserts 0.1-0.2 Bound water, produces consistency and fineness, prevents dehydration 

Baked goods 0.5-1.5 fruit filling forming, suitable for various fillings 

Soft drinks 0.01-0.3 Suspending agent, foam aid, non-layering, thickening 

Salad Seasoning 0.1-0.3 Good for forming and preventing water precipitation 

Instant noodles 0.2-0.3 Increase toughness, improve chewing sensation, save fuel consumption, maintain moisture 

Sausage 0.2-0.3 Good for forming, improving enema, maintaining moisture and oiliness 

Canned meat 0.1-0.2 It is convenient for seasoning and freezing soup 

Cheese 0.2-0.5 Accelerate coagulation, prevent syneresis 

Cake 0.1-0.3 Increase microporosity, softness, and extend shelf life 

Dehydrated food 0.2-0.4 Accelerate recovery speed, maintain color and taste 

Medicine, cosmetics 0.2-1.0 Styling agent, suspending agent, moisturizing agent, with thickening, adhering and lubricating effects 

Toothpaste 0.4-0.6 Easy to form toothpaste paste, improve toothpaste brushing performance, good dispersibility, smooth taste 

Pet can 0.1-0.3 Make minced meat easy to solidify and form 

Fish and shrimp feed 0.5-2.0 Adhesive, used in fish and shrimp seedling feed, fish medicine 

Petroleum industry 0.2-0.4 has good rheological deformation and is the best quality drilling mud stabilizer.