Xanthan Gum
Your Professional Xanthan Gum Supplier
Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of xanthan gum in China. Dezhou Yuanjin Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. is a professional supplier of raw materials for food and industrial grade chemicals. Our company locates in Shandong Province, China. Our main products include sodium gluconate, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, citric acid, etc. Our company is an enterprise integrating scientific research, production, testing and sales.
Why choose us
Our Certification
Our production system complies with ISO9001 standards, and all products are made of green, pure ingredients and have passed ISO22000, KOSHER, HALAL, HACCP, API and other certifications.
Product Market
Our products sell well both at home and abroad. Sales area covers more than 20 provinces in China, Southeast Asia, Europe,Middle Eastern countries, Africa and other regions more than 50 countries.
Our Equipment
Our company has a complete set of testing equipment, a perfect testing laboratory, microbial culture laboratory, and millions of ICP trace element testing equipment.
Customized Services
We are able to clearly understand our customers' needs and provide fast and customized solutions around the world, including OEM orders.
Advantages of Xanthan Gum
Lower cholesterol
A study had five men consume 10 times the recommended amount of xanthan gum per day for 23 days. Subsequent blood tests found that their cholesterol decreased by 10%.
Weight loss
People have noted increased fullness after consuming xanthan gum. It may increase fullness by delaying stomach emptying and slowing digestion.
Cancer-fighting properties
A study in mice with melanoma found that it significantly slowed the growth of cancerous tumors and prolonged life. No human studies have been completed, so the current evidence is weak.
Improved regularity
Xanthan gum increases the movement of water into the intestines to create a softer, bulkier stool that’s easier to pass. Studies have found that it significantly increases the frequency and amount of stool.
Thickens liquids
It is used to thicken liquids for those who have difficulty swallowing, such as older adults or people with neurological disorders.
Saliva substitute
It is sometimes used as a saliva substitute for individuals suffering from dry mouth, but studies on its effectiveness have found mixed results.
Application of Xanthan Gum
Thickening agent
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Emulsifier
It can also act as an emulsifier, helping to prevent ingredients from separating and ensuring a consistent texture in products like ice cream and yogurt.
Stabilizer
Xanthan gum is a stabilizer, which means it helps to keep food products from breaking down over time. This is particularly helpful in baked goods like gluten-free bread, where it can help give structure to the dough and prevent it from crumbling.
Gluten-free baking
Xanthan gum is a common ingredient in gluten-free baking, where it can help mimic the elasticity and binding properties of gluten.
Personal care products
Xanthan gum is also used in personal care products such as lotions and shampoos as a thickener and emulsifier.
Oil drilling
Xanthan gum is used in the oil drilling industry as a thickener and suspending agent to help stabilize drilling fluids.
Pharmaceutical industry
It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry to improve the texture and consistency of medications, such as tablets and capsules.
Industrial applications
Xanthan gum is used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of paper, textiles, and adhesives.
Cosmetics
Xanthan gum is also found in cosmetics and personal care products like toothpaste and sunscreen to help provide texture and viscosity to these formulations.
Pet food
Xanthan gum is used in pet food as a thickener and stabilizer to help improve texture and prevent separation of ingredients.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Not enough is known about the use of xanthan gum during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using amounts larger than those normally found in foods.
Nausea, vomiting, appendicitis, hard stools that are difficult to expel (fecal impaction), narrowing or blockage of the intestine, or undiagnosed stomach pain
Do not use xanthan gum if you have any of these conditions. It is a bulk-forming laxative that could be harmful in these situations.
Surgery
Xanthan gum might lower blood sugar levels. There is a concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using xanthan gum at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
The Raw Materials For Making Xanthan Gum
The Main Carbohydrate
Before anything else, you need a primary carbohydrate source as the major substrate for fermentation. This carbohydrate could be sucrose, glucose, corn syrup, or some other sugars that serve as the feedstock for the bacteria.
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Xanthomonas campestris
This is the bacterium that comes in and carries out the fermentation process itself. It naturally produces xanthan gum as it grows and metabolizes.
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Additional Nutrients
Besides the carbohydrate source, the fermentation process can also include nutrients that are necessary for the bacteria to grow and metabolize. These nutrients could be sources of nitrogen like ammonium salts or perhaps a yeast extract.
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Buffering Agents
To ensure that the pH is within the right range, you can add buffering agents to the fermentation medium as well. This way, you have the right pH for bacterial growth and the production of the gum itself.
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Manufacturing Process of Xanthan Gum
Fermentation
The journey begins with the fermentation of sugars like glucose or sucrose. Xanthomonas campestris bacteria are introduced into a nutrient-rich fermentation medium, which they consume, producing xanthan gum as a byproduct.
Monitoring
Throughout this process, conditions such as pH, temperature, and nutrient levels are meticulously monitored to optimize yield and quality.
Harvesting
Once fermentation is complete, the mixture contains xanthan gum, bacterial cells, and residual nutrients. The next step is to separate the gum from this mixture.
Advanced Mixing and Hydration Techniques
Dispersion in Water: For industrial mixing, proper dispersion of xanthan gum in water is crucial. The temperature impacts its solubility, but the focus is on optimizing mixing efficiency.
Preventing Lump Formation: Gradually adding xanthan gum powder into a vortex and continuing mixing for hydration prevents lumps. Other methods include mixing with sugars or powders to reduce agglomeration and using oils for pre-dispersion.