[Xanthan Gum Supply and Sales] The application and role of xanthan gum in various foods

Xanthan gum is a light yellow to white flowable powder with a slight odor. Easily soluble in cold and hot water, the solution is neutral, resistant to freezing and thawing, and insoluble in ethanol. When exposed to water, it disperses and emulsifies into a stable hydrophilic viscous colloid. In the food industry, it is superior to current food additives such as gelatin, CMC, seaweed and pectin.

Application and function of xanthan gum in various foods:

Add 0.2% to 1% to juice to make the juice have good adhesion properties, good taste, and controls penetration and flow;

As an additive for bread, it can make bread stable and smooth, save time and reduce costs;

In bread fillings, food Using 0.25% in sandwich fillings and icings can increase the taste and flavor, make the product smooth, extend the shelf life, and improve the stability of the product to heating and freezing;

In dairy products, 0.1% is added to ice cream ~0.25%, which can play an excellent stabilizing role;

Provides good viscosity control in canned foods and can replace part of the starch. One part of xanthan gum can replace 3 to 5 parts of starch;

At the same time, xanthan gum has also been widely used in candies, condiments, frozen foods and liquid foods.