A microbial polysaccharide produced by fermentation of Xanthomonas campestris, valued for its ability to thicken and stabilise at very low use levels while remaining stable across a wide pH and temperature range.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Soluble in hot or cold water

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

0.05-0.5% of finished product weight

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity criteria under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number: E415
Status: Authorised food additive
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Xanthan Gum
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Thickener / stabiliser

Technical function	What it does
viscosity control	Builds and stabilises finished-product viscosity.
suspension stabilisation	Keeps particulates evenly suspended throughout shelf life.
freeze-thaw stability	Maintains texture through repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Recommended applications

Sauces & dressings

Thickener / stabiliser

Gluten-free bakery

Thickener / stabiliser

Beverages

Thickener / stabiliser

Dairy

Thickener / stabiliser

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Cream to white powder
Colour	Cream to white powder
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Soluble in hot or cold water
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Produced by fermentation; not itself a GM organism. Confirm the fermentation substrate with the supplier for a non-GMO claim.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Viscosity, Pyruvate content, Microbiological count, Particle size.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Xanthan Gum

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / stabiliser

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

Xanthan Gum

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / stabiliser

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

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