Xanthan Gum
Key benefits of using Xanthan Gum include process tolerant, versatile, and consumer friendly.
Key functions and benefits:
- Suitable for vegan and vegetarian products
- Dissolves readily in hot and cold water
- Prevents oil seperation by stabilising the emulsion
- Freeze/ thaw stable
- Provides stability in dressings, sauces and beverages
- Stable in high-salt systems
- Compatible with other gums
Xanthan Gum is suitable for a range of applications including emulsified sauces, dressings, ice creams, dairy products, and fruit preparations.
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide with many uses, including as a common food ingredient. It is an effective thickening agent and stabiliser that prevents ingredients from separating. In most foods, it is used at concentrations of 0.5% or less.
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