Xanthan gum
Polysaccharide gum used as a food additive and thickener / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xanthan gum (/ˈzænθən/) is a polysaccharide with many industrial uses, including as a common food additive. It is an effective thickening agent and stabilizer that prevents ingredients from separating. It can be produced from simple sugars by fermentation and derives its name from the species of bacteria used, Xanthomonas campestris.
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E 415 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.255 |
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E number | E415 (thickeners, ...) |
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C35H49O29 (monomer) | |
Molar mass | 933.748 g·mol−1 |
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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