Other Names: corn starch gum, Santhana gum / Hang Sheng gum, Xanthomonas gumXanthan gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of glucose or sucrose by Xanthomonas campestris. It is widely considered one of the most effective stabilizers and thickeners in aqueous systems. As a leading manufacturer and exporter, HOO CHEMTEC offers premium xanthan gum in a variety of particle sizes and grades (food grade, oilfield grade, and industrial grade), providing excellent viscosity even at low concentrations.
Key Features and Technological Advantages
HOO CHEMTEC’s xanthan gum undergoes a special processing process to ensure rapid hydration and maximum pseudoplasticity (shear-thinning behavior).
Exceptional viscosity at low dosages: Significant thickening is achieved at concentrations as low as 0.1% – 0.5%, optimizing the cost-effectiveness of large-scale formulations.
Unique pseudoplastic properties: Its viscosity decreases immediately under shear stress (stirring or pumping) and recovers instantly after the shear stress dissipates. This is crucial for “suspension stability” in a wide range of products, from salad dressings to drilling mud.
High salt and pH tolerance: It remains stable over a wide pH range (2-12) and maintains viscosity in high-salt environments (brine), making it superior to traditional starches or guar gum.
Excellent thermal stability: Unlike many other hydrocolloids, xanthan gum retains its rheological properties at high temperatures, ensuring performance during pasteurization or deep well drilling processes.
For the Food Industry: Xanthan Gum serves as a versatile thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in baked goods (improving texture), sauces (preventing separation), beverages (enhancing mouthfeel), and frozen desserts (controlling ice crystals).
In Cosmetics & Personal Care: Xanthan Gum is used as a thickening and suspending agent in products like toothpaste, shampoos, and lotions to provide smooth texture and stabilize formulations.
In Oil Industry: Xanthan Gum functions as a stabilizer in latex paints and as a viscosity-control agent in drilling fluids for the oil industry.
In Pharmaceuticals: Xanthan Gum acts as an excipient in drug formulations to aid in dissolution and absorption.