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Additives
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum Powder offers high-performance thickening, stabilizing, and shear-thinning properties, ideal for food, beverage, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Nutri Partners is a leading European supplier for Xanthan Gum powder wholesale. This high-performance hydrocolloid (E415) is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates with Xanthomonas campestris bacteria. It acts as a powerful thickening agent, stabilizer, and rheology modifier. Renowned for its unique pseudoplastic behavior (shear-thinning), it ensures excellent suspension and texture in a wide variety of food, cosmetic, and industrial applications without altering the taste.
Key Features
- Mesh Sizes: Available in standard 80 mesh (standard hydration) and fine 200 mesh (rapid hydration, smoother texture) to suit different processing needs.
- Stability: Exhibits outstanding stability across a wide pH range (acidic to alkaline) and high temperatures, making it freeze-thaw stable.
- Viscosity: Provides high viscosity at low concentrations compared to other gums.
- Dietary Status: Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO.
- Grade: Food Grade (E415), Pharmaceutical, and Cosmetic grades available.
Applications
Xanthan gum is one of the most versatile ingredients in the additives market:
- Gluten-Free Baking: The industry standard for mimicking the structural properties of gluten in breads and cakes, improving elasticity and crumb structure.
- Sauces & Dressings: Prevents oil separation (emulsion stabilization) and provides “cling” in salad dressings while maintaining a pourable viscosity.
- Beverages: Used to suspend fruit pulp or particles in juices and plant-based milks.
- Meat Alternatives: Binds ingredients in vegan burgers and sausages to improve texture.
- Cosmetics: Stabilizes lotions, creams, and toothpastes.
Technical Description: Xanthan Gum Powder Wholesale
Technically, Xanthan Gum is soluble in both cold and hot water, forming highly viscous solutions instantly. Its most defining characteristic is pseudoplasticity: the solution becomes thinner when shaken or poured (high shear) and regains thickness when at rest. This “shear-thinning” effect is crucial for consumer products like ketchup or toothpaste.
When sourcing Xanthan Gum powder wholesale, selecting the correct particle size is vital.
80 Mesh: The standard industrial size. It disperses easily but requires sufficient hydration time to reach full viscosity.
200 Mesh: A fine powder that hydrates faster and creates a smoother texture, ideal for applications where rapid dissolution is required or where grainy texture must be avoided (e.g., beverages).
Packaging & Logistics
We guarantee secure supply chains for your Xanthan Gum powder wholesale needs.
Packaging: 25 kg multi-wall paper bags or cardboard cartons with PE inner liner.
Storage: Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is typically 24 months.
Samples: Available in both 80 mesh and 200 mesh versions for testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 80 mesh and 200 mesh Xanthan Gum?
The difference lies in the particle size. 80 mesh is coarser and less likely to form lumps ("fish eyes") when added to water, but takes longer to hydrate. 200 mesh is a fine powder that hydrates very quickly but requires high-shear mixing or pre-blending with other dry ingredients (like sugar) to prevent clumping.
Is Xanthan Gum synthetic?
No, it is a biopolymer produced through a natural fermentation process, similar to how vinegar or yogurt is made. The substrate is typically glucose from corn, soy, or wheat. Our product is highly purified to meet food safety standards.
Does it contain gluten?
Although the fermentation substrate can sometimes be wheat-derived, the final Xanthan Gum product is highly purified and typically contains no residual gluten. It is the primary ingredient used to replace gluten in celiac-friendly products. Always check the specific batch certification to be sure.
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