Xanthan Gum: What Are the Top 50 Questions Asked About It?
1. What is xanthan gum? It is a polysaccharide used as a food additive and rheology modifier. It is produced through the fermentation of glucose or sucrose by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. Known for its thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties, it is widely used in food and beverage products to improve texture and consistency. 2. […]
Xanthan Gum Adulteration: How to identify & avoid this Industrial Malpractice
Xanthan gum, a polysaccharide widely used in food and industrial applications for its thickening and stabilising properties, is vulnerable to adulteration, for cost reduction and increased profit margins. Dilution with inferior substances increases volume without raising costs significantly, leading to economic fraud. Mislabeling and substitution with similar gums further deceive consumers. Adulteration not only undermines […]
