What is XANTHAN GUM? | What Is That Ingredient

What is XANTHAN GUM?

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, derived from the bacterial Xanthomonas Campestris.

Where does XANTHAN GUM come from?

A bacteria process involving sugars and bacteria.

How is XANTHAN GUM made?

It is produced by fermentation of glucose, sucrose, or lactose by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. After a fermentation period, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a growth medium with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and ground into a fine powder. Later, it is added to a liquid medium to form the gum.

Is XANTHAN GUM healty for me?

It is generally recognized as safe; high amounts may cause digestive discomfort for some people.

Also known as

This ingredient may also appear on labels as: XANTHAN.

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