29 Jul 2025
Xanthan gum
Common Uses
1. Food Industry
Gluten-free baking (improves texture in place of gluten)
Sauces & dressings (prevents separation, e.g., in ketchup, mayonnaise)
Dairy products (stabilizes ice cream, yogurt)
Beverages (suspends particles in juices, smoothies)
Meat products (improves moisture retention)
2. Non-Food Applications
Cosmetics (thickens lotions, shampoos)
Pharmaceuticals (binds tablets, controls drug release)
Oil drilling (lubricates drill bits, thickens fluids)
Paints & adhesives (improves texture and stability)
Categories
- Ingredients
- Additives