Products Description
Xanthan gum, also known as yellow gum or Han Sheng gum, is an extracellular acidic heteropolysaccharide produced through fermentation by Xanthomonas bacteria. It possesses a variety of excellent properties and is widely used in the food industry.
It functions as a thickening agent by forming high-viscosity solutions in water, helping food achieve ideal consistency and taste. It is commonly used in products such as jam, jelly, ice cream, and yogurt to improve texture and stability.
In addition, xanthan gum has excellent thermal stability, acid-base stability, and salt resistance, allowing it to maintain its thickening and stabilizing properties under different processing conditions. For example, it can preserve the texture and structure of canned foods during high-temperature sterilization.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 64.43 °C |
| storage temp. | Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
| solubility | Soluble in water giving a highly viscous solution, practically insoluble in organic solvents. |
| form | Solid |
| color | Off-White to Pale Yellow |
| Odor | sl. organic odor, tasteless |
| biological source | Xanthomonas campestris |
| Merck | 1410057 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H12N2O2.2ClH/c9-6-1-2-8(7(10)5-6)12-4-3-11;;/h1-2,5,11H,3-4,9-10H2;2*1H |
| InChIKey | VXYWXJXCQSDNHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(O)COC1=CC=C(N)C=C1N.[H]Cl.[H]Cl |
| LogP | 3.926 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 11138-66-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Xanthan gum (11138-66-2) |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| HS Code | 32139000 |
Product Usage
As a high-performance food additive, xanthan gum has a wide range of applications in the food industry.
In beverages such as juice, protein drinks, and sports drinks, it helps prevent phase separation and sedimentation while improving overall mouthfeel. In yogurt, it reduces whey separation, and in ice cream it helps control ice crystal formation and improves melt resistance.
In baked products like bread, it enhances dough structure, increases product volume, and extends shelf life. In meat products such as ham, it improves water retention and results in a more tender texture.
In sauces such as ketchup, it helps maintain consistent texture and prevents delamination. In instant noodles, it improves dough elasticity and rehydration performance. In confectionery products, it helps control texture while preventing deformation and sticking.
Company Profile
Shandong Rongsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. is situated in a pivotal chemical industrial belt in Shandong Province. As a full‑spectrum chemical supplier integrating manufacturing, technical R&D, domestic distribution and international export trade, we focus on delivering basic chemical feedstocks and high‑value functional fine‑chemical additives. Our product portfolio serves a broad array of downstream sectors, covering rubber‑plastic processing, coating and ink manufacturing, water‑treatment engineering and numerous other industrial processing scenarios.
We possess self‑owned standardized production premises to implement rigorous end‑to‑end quality monitoring and supply authentic factory‑origin goods. Cutting out unnecessary intermediate traders, we furnish worldwide buyers with flexible procurement alternatives, including large‑tonnage bulk deliveries, bespoke formula development, customized packaging solutions and small‑batch sample supplies. Our adaptable production capacity accommodates differentiated client demands and ensures steady, punctual shipments.
Our seasoned overseas sales team boasts extensive practical know‑how of global chemical trade. Fully conversant with local import compliance rules and cross‑border logistics arrangements across diverse territories, we provide overseas partners with complete one‑stop export services. Our service workflow encompasses inquiry handling, sample dispatching, tailored solution formulation, customs clearance, cargo coordination and ongoing after‑sales assistance.
Upholding our core business ethos of quality priority and integrity‑driven win‑win collaboration, we leverage stable product performance, versatile service patterns and high‑efficiency regulation‑abiding shipping resources to deliver economical and dependable comprehensive chemical supply‑chain solutions for global clients. We are eager to foster long‑term solid partnerships and act as your reliable cooperative partner within the international fine‑chemical marketplace.
