ITEMS | STANDARD |
Appearance | white or cream-color and free-flowing powder |
Viscosity: 1% Xanthan Gum in 1% KCl Brookfield, LVTD,spindle 3.60rpm, 25 | 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 |
Available Grade of Xanthan Gum
Food Grade: Xanthan Gum is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Xanthan Gum is available as 80Mesh/200Mesh fine powder.Industrial Grade: Xanthan Gum is widely used as drilling mud thickener in oil drilling. Foodchem's oil drilling Xanthan Gum is available as 40Mesh/80Mesh fine powder.Manufacturing Process
Xanthan gum is manufactured through fermentation of glucose, sucrose, or lactose. After fermentation, hydrochloric acid will be will added to the growth medium followed by small amount alchol. The growth medium will be centrifuged to remove the bacterial cell. After that, more alcohol will be added to precipitate xanthan gum. The precipitate will be dissolved into water and precipitated with alcohol again to get food grade xanthan gum. Finally, the precipitate will be dried and ground into fine powder.
Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Xanthan Gum we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Xanthan Gum should be stored in a cool and dry place and kept away from strong light and heat.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Xanthan Gum should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide widely used as thickener in food production. As a strong thickening agent, Xanthan Gum can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Xanthan Gum?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Xanthan Gum. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Xanthan Gum.
3. Do you have Xanthan Gum in Stock?
Yes, we have Xanthan Gum in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Xanthan Gum ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Xanthan Gum ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Xanthan Gum ?
The price of Xanthan Gum changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Xanthan Gum, Foodchem can provide Xanthan Gum at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Xanthan Gum are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Xanthan Gum?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Xanthan Gum will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Xanthan Gum supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream corn are rising slowly and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Xanthan Gum manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is being squeezed by the falling oil price.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Xanthan Gum will be slowly moving down in the coming months.
Yes. Xanthan Gum is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide gluten-like texture to bread, cake, biscuit, snacks and others.
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide manufactured through fermentation from corn, wheat and various other crops. As a plant derived ingredients, Xanthan Gum is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Xanthan Gum is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide manufactured through fermentation from corn, wheat and various other crops. As a plant derived ingredients, Xanthan Gum is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Xanthan Gum is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: stored in a cool and dry place and kept away from strong light and heat.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Avoid breathing dust; use in an area with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Xanthan Gum is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Xanthan gum can cause intestinal gas (flatulence), bloating and laxness when used in large amount.