Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide with uses across industries to bind and thicken ingredients. It is also used as a stabiliser and emulsifier, mainly in food production, but also in pharmaceutical and personal care manufacture.
• A natural and vegetarian thickening agent in soups, sauces and salad dressings
• Provides structure and elasticity in gluten-free baked goods
• Used a stabiliser to prevent separation of ingredients in beverages
• Controls the release of drugs into the body
• Binds ingredients in tablets
• Used to suspend ingredients in liquid formulas
• Stabilises toothpaste and improves viscosity
• Creates smoother creams and lotions
• Thickens and stabilises shampoos and conditioners
• Binds animal feed recipes
• Encourages moisture retention in seed coatings and agricultural sprays
• Enhances viscosity in drilling fluids
• Acts as a rheology modifier and stabiliser in paints and coating
• Adds consistency to the texture of adhesive materials
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