What is xanthan gum?
Xanthan gum is also known as Hansen gum. When xanthan gum powder is added to the liquid, it will rapidly disperse and produce a viscous and stable solution. This makes it a thickener, suspending agent and stabilizer for many products.
Xanthan gum is widely used in many different products, including food, medicine, cosmetics, etc. Generally, xanthan gum is added to the liquid to increase its viscosity and stability. Specifically, xanthan gum is usually used under the following conditions:
1.Food manufacturing
Xanthan gum is used as thickener and emulsifier in food. Xanthan gum can improve the texture, consistency, flavor, shelf life and appearance of many foods. It can also stabilize food and help some foods resist different temperatures and ph values. In addition, it can also prevent food separation and allow them to flow out of the container smoothly. It is usually used for baking food. The following are some common foods containing xanthan gum, such as salad dressing, bread, dairy products, frozen foods, beverages, condiments, brewing, candy, cakes, soup and canned foods etc.
2.Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Xanthan gum is used as an ingredient in many drugs, which can increase the viscosity and stability of drugs, so as to ensure that it can maintain certain effects when used.
3.Cosmetics manufacturing
Xanthan gum is widely used in cosmetics, which can make cosmetics have better texture and texture, and can increase its moisturizing effect, such as toothpaste, lotion, cream, shampoo, etc.
Therefore, xanthan gum is a very common chemical, which is widely used in many different industries.
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