Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide, produced through the fermentation of carbohydrates such as corn, using a microbe called xanthomonas campestris. Xanthan gums unique molecular structure imparts special functional characteristics in aqueous systems, such as stabilizing and thickening, suspending, rheology modification, bonding and foam enhancement. Xanthan gum is a widely used GRAS food ingredient, with proven functionality and safety in a wide range of food and beverage products, offering these characteristics: Hot and cold water solubility High viscosity at low concentrations Pseudoplastic rheological flow viscosity recovery after shear ceases Emulsion stabilization pH stability over a broad range Stability in high-salt systems Stability in wide temperature range Freeze/thaw stability Compatibility with other gums APPLICATION: Food Products Salad dressings Bakery products Fruit juices Soups Ice creams Sauces and gravies Syrups Gluten-free products Low-fat foods Personal Care Products Toothpaste Creams Lotions Shampoo Industrial Products Fungicides, herbicides and insecticides Tile, grout, oven and toilet bowl cleaners Paints Fluids used in oil drilling Adhesives like wallpaper glue