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Xanthan gum

Alias: Xanthan gum, also known as Hansheng gum

Appearance: Light yellow to white flowable powder

Model: Food grade, Industrial grade

Slightly odorous, easily soluble in cold and hot water, neutral solution, resistant to freezing and thawing, insoluble in ethanol. Disperse and emulsify in water to form stable hydrophilic viscous colloids

Product details

Packaging specification: 25kg/bag
Temperature and humidity: The suitable storage temperature for xanthan gum is 0 ℃~8 ℃, and prolonged exposure to high humidity should be avoided. It is recommended to control the relative humidity below 60% to reduce the risk of pollution caused by humidity.
Light exposure: Xanthan gum is sensitive to direct sunlight, so it should be stored in a dark place to avoid exposure to sunlight and prevent contamination caused by aging or degradation of packaging materials.
Ventilation: Storage warehouses should maintain good ventilation to reduce humidity and minimize the growth opportunities of microorganisms such as mold.

Application scope:
1. In terms of food, many foods contain xanthan gum as a stabilizer, emulsifier, suspension agent, thickener, and processing aid. Xanthan gum can control the rheological properties, structure, flavor, and appearance of products, and its pseudoplasticity can ensure good taste. Therefore, it is widely used in salad dressings, bread, dairy products, frozen foods, beverages, seasonings, brewing, candies, pastries, soups, and canned foods. In recent years, people in more developed countries have often been concerned about the high calorie content in food, which could lead to weight gain. Xanthan gum, which cannot be directly degraded by the human body, has dispelled this concern. In addition, according to a report from Japan in 1985, xanthan gum was found to be the most effective anti-cancer agent among eleven food additives tested for comparison.
2. In terms of daily chemical industry, xanthan gum contains a large number of hydrophilic groups in its molecules, making it a good surface active substance with antioxidant and anti-aging effects. Therefore, almost all high-end cosmetics use xanthan gum as their main functional ingredient. In addition, xanthan gum can also be used as an ingredient in toothpaste to substantially thicken and shape teeth, reducing surface wear and tear.
3. In terms of medicine, xanthan gum is currently a popular functional component in microcapsule drug packaging materials internationally, playing an important role in controlling drug release; Due to its strong hydrophilicity and water retention, it has many specific medical applications, such as forming a dense water film to avoid skin infections; Reduce thirst and other symptoms in patients after radiation therapy. In addition, Li Xin and Xu Lei have written that xanthan gum itself has a significant enhancing effect on the humoral immune function of mice.
4. Application in industry and agriculture: In the petroleum industry, due to its strong pseudoplasticity, a low concentration of xanthan gum (0.5%) aqueous solution can maintain the viscosity of drilling fluid and control its rheological properties. Therefore, the viscosity of the high-speed rotating drill bit is extremely low, saving power; However, high viscosity is maintained in the relatively stationary drilling area to prevent wellbore collapse. And due to its excellent salt and heat resistance, it is widely used in drilling in special environments such as the ocean and high salt layers, and can be used as an oil recovery and displacement agent to reduce dead oil areas and improve oil recovery rates.

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