Xanthan gum is the most widely used and versatile biopolymer hydrocolloid in the global food, personal care, and industrial sectors. Produced through the deep fermentation of corn starch using *Xanthomonas campestris*, followed by purification and spray drying, it is a safe, natural, and functional thickening and stabilizing agent. This high-purity, food-grade product features a uniform, fine powder texture and exceptional water solubility, offering outstanding performance in thickening, suspension, emulsification, water retention, and resistance to phase separation.
Compared to standard hydrocolloid ingredients, this xanthan gum demonstrates superior resistance to temperature extremes, acids, alkalis, and salts, as well as excellent shear-thinning properties. It achieves optimal viscosity and system stability at low dosage levels and maintains highly consistent color and viscosity across batches. Fully compliant with import standards in Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, it is a high-demand, best-selling ingredient for export markets spanning food additives, cosmetics, personal care products, the petroleum industry, and animal feed additives.
Basic Product Specifications
| Product Name | Xanthan Gum |
| CAS No. | 11138-66-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃₅H₄₉O₂₉ |
| Grades/Specifications | Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade, Industrial Drilling Grade |
| Appearance | Uniform white to pale yellow powder; free from lumps, off-odors, and impurities |
| Viscosity | Stable viscosity in 1% aqueous solution; uniform and controllable consistency |
| Solubility | Rapidly soluble in both cold and hot water without the need for boiling; forms a clear, uniform solution |
| Key Properties | High thickening power, long-lasting suspension, emulsion stabilization, water retention and shape maintenance, resistance to phase separation, and stability across high and low temperatures |
| pH Range | Broad pH compatibility; excellent system compatibility |
| Standards | Complies with GB, FCC, USP, and EP international standards |
| Quality Documentation | COA, MSDS, third-party test reports, and comprehensive reports on microbiology and heavy metals |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 kg sample; 25 kg bulk shipment; supports full-container long-term orders |
Key Product Features
Significant viscosity enhancement is achieved with only minute additions; the thickening efficiency far surpasses that of similar colloidal ingredients. It preserves the product's original flavor, color, and mouthfeel while substantially reducing formulation costs for customers.
Exhibits excellent resistance to salt, acids, alkalis, and high temperatures. It resists emulsion breakdown, phase separation, and sedimentation during high-temperature sterilization or low-temperature refrigeration, making it suitable for diverse, complex formulations such as beverages, sauces, personal care products, and industrial slurries.
High viscosity at rest but thins under agitation, ensuring smooth pumping, filling, and spraying. Viscosity recovers rapidly after the shear force is removed, making it perfectly suited for automated industrial production processes.
Dissolves rapidly in cold water without the need for specialized pre-treatment equipment. It dissolves cleanly without clumping or agglomeration, facilitating rapid processing on various production lines and boosting overall efficiency.
Produced via a fermentation and purification process; free from prohibited additives and solvent residues, with strict controls ensuring compliance regarding pesticide residues and heavy metals. Derived from natural bio-fermentation sources, it offers a high safety profile suitable for food-grade and maternal-infant care formulations.
Core Product Advantages
Utilizing standardized, enclosed fermentation, multi-stage purification, and aseptic drying processes, our product maintains minimal batch-to-batch variation in viscosity, ash content, moisture, and microbial levels. It integrates seamlessly into standardized mass-production formulas for overseas brands, eliminating the need for frequent ratio adjustments.
We supply a full range of xanthan gum specifications-including food-grade, personal care-grade, and industrial drilling-grade-meeting diverse export procurement needs across food ingredients, cosmetics and personal care, oil drilling, and feed processing sectors. We offer a complete, one-stop sourcing solution.
Compliant with ISO 22000, Halal, and Kosher standards, we provide a complete set of export and customs clearance documentation that meets the import review requirements of customs authorities worldwide.
With large-scale, fully automated production lines and a consistent inventory of over 10,000 tons, we can fulfill long-term contracts and large-volume full-container orders. We guarantee punctual delivery with no stockouts or order delays.
We offer customization for viscosity specifications and particle size (mesh); provide neutral English packaging (unbranded) and private labeling options to protect client pricing structures and channel advantages; and facilitate customs declaration and sample shipping services.
Export Packaging Specifications
1. Sample Packaging: 1kg/5kg vacuum-sealed aluminum foil bags; moisture-proof and light-shielding; suitable for formulation testing by overseas clients and small-batch sample submissions for inspection.
2. Standard Export Packaging: 25kg export-grade cardboard drums with double-layer food-grade PE liners; sealed, moisture-proof, and impact-resistant; suitable for long-distance sea and air transport.
3. Custom Packaging: Options include all-English neutral packaging and private-label packaging (without manufacturer details); supports confidential supply for export.
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