Xanthan Gum

Molecular formula/Structural formula:C35H49O29

 

Properties:Xanthan gum, which is made mainly from starch, is a high molecular weight polysaccharide produced by fermentation。

Xanthan gum is white or light yellow powder, it has excellent thickening, suspension, emulsion and water soluble, and it has good thermal stability, acid and alkali.

 

Application:

(1) the xanthan gum used in baking food (bread, cake, etc.) can improve the baked goods in baking and storage period of water retention and soft so as to improve the taste and prolong the shelf life of baked goods.

(2) in meat products medium yellow collagen meat tenderizer and enhance the role of a water-based;

(3) in the frozen food has the effect of thickening, stable food structure;

Xanthan gum is added to (4) in a jam, can improve the taste and holding water, improve the quality of the product.