
Xanthan gum
Polysaccharide gum used as a food additive and thickener

Polysaccharide gum used as a food additive and thickener
Xanthan gum () is a polysaccharide with many industrial uses, including as a common food additive. It is an effective thickening agent and stabilizer that prevents ingredients from separating. It can be produced from simple sugars by fermentation and derives its name from the species of bacteria used, Xanthomonas campestris.
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