Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a water-soluble natural high-molecular-weight polysaccharide, also known as corn sugar gum or corn starch gum. It is produced by the fermentation of a bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris and is primarily extracted from the roots of the corn plant. Xanthan gum possesses excellent thickening, gelling, stabilizing, emulsifying, and moisturizing properties, making it widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
In the food industry, xanthan gum serves as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in various products such as sauces, dressings, beverages, ice cream, and baked goods. In the pharmaceutical field, it is commonly used in the formulation of oral medications, soft capsules, and topical preparations, owing to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. In cosmetics, xanthan gum is utilized in creams, masks, skincare products, and cosmetics for its excellent moisturizing and soothing effects.