what is xanthan gum ? How it is obtained ? State uses of xanthan gum ?
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Xanthan gum, 1%, can produce a significant increase in the viscosity of a liquid. In foods, xanthan gum is common in salad dressings and sauces. It helps to prevent oil separation by stabilizing the emulsion, although it is not an emulsifier. ... In most foods, it is used at concentrations of 0.5% or less.
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how it is obtained?
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of sugar that is made from a bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris, through a process of fermentation. ... Xanthan gumthickens food and other products, and also prevents ingredients from separating. Non-food products, such as oil and cosmetics, also contain xanthan gum
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- a substance produced by bacterial fermentation or synthetically and used in foods as a gelling agent and thickener. It is a polysaccharide composed of glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid.
- Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of sugar that is made from a bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris, through a process of fermentation. ... Xanthan gum thickens food and other products, and also prevents ingredients from separating. Non-food products, such as oil and cosmetics, also contain xanthan gum
- It is also used as a laxative. Xanthan gum is sometimes used as a saliva substitute in people with dry mouth (Sjogren's syndrome). In manufacturing, xanthan gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in foods, toothpastes, and medicines. Xanthan gum is also an ingredient in some sustained-release pills.
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