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Xanthan gum is also called Yellow adhesive, xanthan gum, Xanthomonas polysaccharide. It is a kind of monospore polysaccharide generated by fermentation of Pseudomonas Flava. Since its special macromolecule construction and colloidal properties, it’s with several functions. It can be used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, gel thickener, impregnating compound, membrane shaping agent and others. It is widely applied in various fields of the national economy.
Main purpose
In industry, it is applied as multiple purposes stabilizer, thickening agent, and processing assistant agent, including producing canning and bottled food, bakery food, dairy product, frozen food, salad seasoning, drink, brew product, candy, pastry decorating accessories and others. During the food producing process, it is liable to flowing, pouring in and out, channelization and reducing energy consumption.
| ITEMS | STANDARD |
| Appearance | white or cream-color and free-flowing powder |
| Viscosity: | 1200 – 1600 mpa.s |
| Assay(on dry basis) | 91.0 – 108.0% |
| Loss on drying(105oC, 2hr) | 6.0 – 12.0% |
| V1 : V2: | 1.02 – 1.45 |
| Pyruvic Acid | 1.5% min |
| PH of 1% solution in water | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Heavy metals(as Pb) | 20 mg/kg max |
| Lead(Pb) | 5 mg/kg max |
| Arsenic(As) | 2 mg/kg max |
| Nitrogen | 1.5% max |
| Ash | 13% max |
| Particle size | 80 mesh: 100% min, 200 mesh: 92% min |
| Total plate count | 2000/g max |
| Yeasts and moulds | 100/g max |
| Pathogens germs | absence |
| S. aureus | Negative |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative |
| Salmonella sp. | Negative |
| C. perfringens | Negative |