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1.5 lbs xanthan gum keltrol 521 thickener/stabilizer
Xanthan Gum is a natural carbohydrate produced by fermenting glucose with the appropriate micro organisms (Xanthomonas campestris). It is gluten-free but can be used as a substitute for gluten (the protein which gives wheat flour its structure).
Xanthan Gum, also known as Cellulose Gum is considered a polysaccharide in scientific circles, because it is a long chain of three forms of sugar. What's important to know is that all three of these natural sugars are present in corn sugar, a derivative of the more familiar corn syrup. The Xanthomonas campestris bacteria literally eat a supply of this corn sugar under controlled conditions, and the digestion process converts the individual sugars into a single substance with properties similar to cornstarch. Xanthan gum is used in dairy products and salad dressings as a thickening agent and stabilizer. Xanthan gum prevent ice crystals from forming in ice creams, and also provides a 'fat feel' in low or non-fat dairy products.
Another use for xanthan gum is the stabilization and binding of cosmetic products. One advantage of xanthan gum is that a little goes an incredibly long way. Cosmetic manufacturers add a very small amount of xanthan gum to their cream-based products in order to keep individual ingredients from separating. Despite the use of bacteria during processing, xanthan gum itself is not generally harmful to human skin or digestive systems, though some individuals may find they are allergic to it. Xanthan gum is often used whenever a gel-like quality is sought.
Xanthan gum is also used as a substitute for wheat gluten in gluten-free breads, pastas and other flour-based food products. Those who suffer from gluten allergies should look for xanthan gum as an ingredient on the label.
Keltrol xanthan gums function as hydrophilic colloids to thicken and stabilize emulsions, foams and suspensions. This unique combination of properties allows Keltrol xanthan gum products to perform beyond the limits of many other commercially available hydrocolloids.
Key features of Keltrol xanthan gum products: Pseudoplastic rheology (shear reversible behavior); Soluble in hot or cold water; Stable over a range of pH and temperatures; Compatible with and stable in systems containing high concentrations of salt; Excellent suspension for insoluble solids and oil droplets; Resistant to enzymatic degradation; Synergistic increase in viscosity or gel strength when used with galactomannans.
