Off-white Xanthan Gum powder in a white 25 kg sack with blue labeling
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Xanthan Gum (Food Grade)

Xanthan Gum food grade is a microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food and beverage formulations, enhancing texture and shelf life. Supplied in 25 kg bags.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number11138-66-2
Chemical Formula(C35H49O29)n
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow powder
Packaging25 kg bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture

Xanthan Gum (Food Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameXanthan Gum (Food Grade)
CategoryFood & Pharmaceutical Ingredients
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Xanthan Gum (Food Grade)

Xanthan Gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide produced by fermentation of carbohydrates by Xanthomonas campestris. It serves as a powerful thickening and stabilizing agent primarily in the food industry. In Kenya and neighboring regions, it is widely employed to improve the viscosity and texture of sauces, dressings, and bakery products. Its ability to stabilize emulsions and suspensions extends to personal care and pharmaceutical formulations, ensuring product consistency and prolonging shelf life. Handling Xanthan Gum requires dry, cool storage to prevent lump formation due to moisture absorption, especially under humid conditions common in tropical climates. It is supplied in 25 kg bags suitable for bulk use by industrial manufacturers and processors. Accurate dosing typically ranges from 0.1% to 0.5% by weight depending on application, allowing cost-controlled formulation without compromising functional benefits. Finstar Chemicals delivers food-grade Xanthan Gum with consistent quality, supported by batch certificates and appropriate compliance documentation. Procurement teams benefit from our regional distribution network that facilitates reliable supply across East Africa. Technical support for optimal usage and substitution guidance for alternative stabilizers is available upon request. Xanthan Gum’s unique shear-thinning properties make it invaluable in processes requiring pumpability and shelf-stable viscosity. Careful attention to moisture control during storage prevents microbial contamination and preservation challenges. Choose Finstar Chemicals as your dependable source for Xanthan Gum in Kenya and neighboring markets.

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Applications

Food & Beverage ThickeningUsed to thicken sauces, dressings, and beverages by increasing viscosity without altering taste or color.
Emulsion StabilizationPrevents separation in oil-in-water emulsions, enhancing texture and shelf stability of cosmetic creams and salad dressings.
Bakery ProductsImproves dough consistency and moisture retention for softer crumbs and longer shelf life.
Pharmaceutical SuspensionsMaintains uniform dispersion of active ingredients in liquid medicines ensuring dose accuracy.
Personal Care FormulationsEnhances texture and suspension properties in shampoos, lotions, and gels for improved consumer experience.

Benefits

Consistent Viscosity ControlXanthan Gum's shear-thinning behavior allows easy pumping during processing while maintaining viscosity at rest, optimizing production efficiency.
Improved Product StabilityPrevents ingredient separation in emulsions and suspensions by forming a stable network, extending product shelf life.
Enhanced Moisture RetentionIts water-binding capacity reduces product drying and staling in bakery applications, improving freshness retention.
Resistance to Temperature VariationsMaintains thickening properties across a wide temperature range, ensuring process reliability and product consistency.

Features

Food Grade CertificationManufactured to meet food industry standards with compliance documentation available for regulatory assurance.
Standard 25 kg Bag PackagingFacilitates efficient handling and storage for industrial scale production lines.
Batch Traceability DocumentationProvides Certificates of Analysis for each batch to ensure quality verification and auditing support.

Industries Served

Food Processing IndustryUsed extensively as a stabilizer and thickener for sauces, dressings, dairy, and beverage products to enhance texture and stability.
Pharmaceutical IndustryEmployed for formulation stabilization and suspension homogenization in liquid medicines.
Cosmetics and Personal CareGives desirable viscosity and suspension properties in creams and shampoos, improving consumer application.
Bakery and ConfectioneryImproves dough handling, moisture retention, and final product softness in baked goods.

Xanthan Gum (Food Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Xanthan Gum (Food Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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