Product Name | Xanthan Gum |
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Grades | 80 Mesh Food Grade – Standard viscosity and hydration speed |
CAS Number | 11138-66-2 |
Solubility | Water soluble |
Main Functions | ✅ Thickening Agent |
Main Applications | Food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications |
Grades Available:
80 Mesh Food Grade – Standard viscosity and hydration speed
200 Mesh Food Grade – Finer powder for improved dispersibility
CAS Number: 11138-66-2
Xanthan Gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide produced by fermentation of glucose or sucrose by Xanthomonas campestris. It is a natural, multifunctional hydrocolloid used in food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. It provides excellent viscosity, suspension, and stability, even under extreme temperature or pH conditions.
Chemical Name: Xanthan Gum
CAS Number: 11138-66-2
EINECS Number: 234-394-2
Molecular Formula: (C₃₅H₄₉O₂₉)n
Molecular Weight: ~2,000,000 Da (varies by polymer length)
Chemical Structure: Polysaccharide composed of D-glucose, D-mannose, and D-glucuronic acid with side chains
Origin: Fermentation of glucose or sucrose by Xanthomonas campestris
Solvent | Solubility | Notes |
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Cold Water | Soluble | Rapidly hydrates and forms high-viscosity solutions |
Hot Water | Soluble | Accelerates hydration and dispersion |
Ethanol / Alcohols | Insoluble | May precipitate in alcohol-based systems |
Oils & Non-Polar Solvents | Insoluble | Not suitable for oil-only formulations |
Forms stable, high-viscosity pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) solutions
Compatible with wide pH range (pH 4–10)
Retains viscosity under heating, freezing, and mechanical stress
Synergistic with other gums (e.g., guar gum, locust bean gum) for gel strength and stability
Specification | Xanthan Gum 80 Mesh | Xanthan Gum 200 Mesh |
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Particle Size | ≥90% pass 80 mesh ≤57% pass 200 mesh |
≥98% pass 80 mesh ≥90% pass 200 mesh |
Viscosity (1% sol. in 1% KCl) | 1458 cps | 1340 cps |
Shearing Ratio | 7.94 | 7.33 |
pH (1% sol.) | 6.99 | 6.22 |
Moisture (Loss on Drying) | 10.69% | 10.06% |
Appearance | Cream to light yellow powder | Same |
Microbial Limits | ≤2000 cfu/g (TPC) | ≤5000 cfu/g (TPC) |
Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | ≤2 ppm |
Ethanol Residue | Not tested | ≤750 ppm |
Shelf Life | 24 months | 24 months |
🔍 Conclusion:
80 Mesh: Standard food grade for sauces, soups, dairy, and general use.
200 Mesh: Finer powder ideal for instant mixes, beverages, cosmetics, and emulsions requiring rapid hydration and smooth dispersion.
✅ Thickening Agent – Creates viscosity in both cold and hot water
✅ Stabilizer – Prevents phase separation in emulsions and suspensions
✅ pH and Temperature Stable – Maintains function in acidic, alkaline, or thermal systems
✅ Synergistic – Enhances texture when combined with guar gum, locust bean gum, etc.
✅ Clean Label & Vegan – Naturally fermented and non-GMO
Industry | Application | Function | Recommended Dosage |
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Food & Beverage | Sauces, salad dressings, dairy, beverages | Viscosity, emulsion stability | 0.05–0.3% |
Bakery & Gluten-Free | Dough binding, moisture retention | Texture enhancement | 0.2–0.6% |
Cosmetics | Creams, lotions, gels | Thickener, stabilizer | 0.2–1.0% |
Pharma | Syrups, oral suspensions | Suspending agent | 0.1–0.5% |
Industrial | Paints, coatings, cleaning agents | Rheology modifier | 0.1–0.3% |
Fermentation – Using Xanthomonas campestris
Recovery & Filtration
Purification – Ethanol precipitation and dewatering
Drying – Hot air or vacuum drying
Milling – To required mesh size (80 or 200)
Sieving & Quality Testing
Packaging – Food-grade multi-layer bags
✔ 80 Mesh & 200 Mesh Options – For standard or fast-dispersing needs
✔ Consistent High Viscosity & Stability
✔ ISO 9001, KOSHER, HALAL Certified
✔ Fully Food Grade (GB 1886.41-2015 Compliant)
✔ Stable Supply & OEM Packaging Available
Xanthan Gum is a multi-industry essential—widely used in food & beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and industrial formulations. Its unique rheological properties make it an indispensable stabilizer, thickener, and suspending agent across countless product types.
Produced via natural fermentation, Xanthan Gum is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly, supporting clean-label claims and compliant with modern health-conscious consumer demands.
Thickens and stabilizes emulsions effectively at very low concentrations (as little as 0.05%)
Maintains performance in acidic, alkaline, hot, or cold conditions
Delivers long shelf-life stability, saving cost and reducing formulation risks
Improves texture, mouthfeel, and flow control
Prevents ingredient separation in beverages, sauces, syrups, creams
Offers smooth dispersion, especially in instant mixes and cosmetics (200 mesh grade)
Widely accepted and regulated globally (GRAS by FDA, E415 by EFSA)
Certified for KOSHER, HALAL, ISO, and compliant with GB 1886.41-2015
Already used by thousands of international brands in food, skincare, and pharma
Requires low inclusion rates, offering high economic value
Compatible with a broad range of ingredients and processing conditions
Available in multiple mesh sizes (80 & 200) to suit different dispersibility and viscosity needs
Choosing Chibio Biotech’s Xanthan Gum enables your business to:
✅ Enhance product quality while meeting clean-label goals
✅ Optimize costs with high-efficiency performance
✅ Serve global markets with certified, reliable, and scalable supply
✅ Adapt to innovations in vegan, gluten-free, and plant-based products
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