Xanthan Gum

 Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide with many industrial uses, including as a common food additive. It is an effective thickening agent and stabilizer to prevent ingredients from separating.It is produced by a process involving fermentation of glucose or sucrose by the xanthomonas campestris bacterium and derives its name from the species of bacteria used, Xanthomonas campestris. It is very useful in a variety of applications where Viscosity, mouth feel and stability are needed. USES: With its thickening and stabilizing properties, Xanthan is a popularly used substance. It is a heavily used gum for the industrial uses in the food industry. Its thickening and binding qualities make it a very useful cooking aid food additive in bakery products and dairy uses. Some of the common uses of the Xanthan gum is in ice creams, salad dressings, and gluten free breads. Dairy products like salad dressings & milk based sauces make use of Xanthan gum. Xanthan gum acts as substitute for wheat and other cereals used for making bread that is gluten free. Xanthan gum use is not just for industrial uses, as a thickener is also used for enhanced viscosity for household kitchen uses as well. It is an easy way of thinking soya-milk rice, and non-dairy soups and ice creams. Toothpaste and some cosmetic and beauty products use Xanthan gum for keeping the constituents well binded and then loosen up on shaking or mixing. Guar Xanthan combination is often used in ice creams and other frozen foods and beverages. Xanthan gum substitute uses include substituting as a commercial thickener along egg whites for the fatty yolk emulsifier. With its twin properties of being a skin hy2drating agent as well as thickener and constituent binder, it is often used in cosmetic and beauty products like face packs and beauty gels. Xanthan gum use in oil industry is of the important Xanthan gum uses. Natural thickeners like guar or Xanthan gum is added to water to increase its viscosity and then using it as a lubricant. Lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes. Lowering cholesterol levels in people with diabetes. Use as a saliva substitute for dry mouth.