XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL

XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL is a solid gum and hydrocolloid primarily used in the food ingredients industry. It is free from antioxidants, preservatives, flavor, colorants, azo dyes, glutamate, caffeine, cholesterol, latex, lecithin, and yeast. It is also vegan and vegetarian. Its functions include thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying, with excellent dispersibility in various applications.

INCI Name: Xanthan Gum

Ingredient Name: Xanthan Gum

Chemical Name: Xanthan Gum

CAS Number: 11138-66-2

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Granulated powder
Soluble in
Cold water, Hot water
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coliNegative/25g-
Salmonella spp.Negative/25g-
Bile tolerant bacteriaNegative/g-
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNegative/g-
Staphylococcus aureusNegative/g-
Total Yeast and Moldmax. 100cfu/g-
Viable Cells of Xanthomonas CampestrisNegative/g-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Granulation (through 16 mesh, < 1.180 mm)min. 99%-
Viscosity (1% xanthan gum in 1% Kcl solution, 60 rpm)1300 - 1700mPa·s-
Viscosity Ratio (V1:V2)1.02 - 1.45--
Assay Content91.0 - 108.0%-
Loss on Dryingmax. 15%-
pH (of 1% solution)6.0 - 8.0--
Isopropyl Alcohol Contentmax. 500mg/kg-
Pyruvic Acid Contentmin. 1.5%-
Ash Content6.5 - 16.0%-
Nitrogen Contentmax. 1.5%-
Arsenic Contentmax. 2mg/kg-
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kg-
Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kg-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/kg-
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 1000cfu/g-
Compatibility Information
  • Compatible with practically all commercially available thickeners and stabilizers
  • Stable over a wide range of ph and temperatures
  • Compatible with and stable in systems containing high concentrations of salt
  • Resistant to enzymatic degradation
  • Compatible with up to 50% aqueous solutions of ethanol without formation of precipitate

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Information

Fast viscosity build-up of XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL
XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL is a granulated xanthan gum offering excellent dispersibility and fast hydration. The product provides significantly faster viscosity build-up than regular powder without developing lumps even under very poor agitation (Figure 1).

 

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Figure 1: Difference in the hydration rate between XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL and standard Xanthan Gum. With XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL more than 80% of the final viscosity is achieved already after a stirring time of only 5 minutes (Brookfield LVTD, spindle 3, 60 rpm).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Available in 15 kg corrugated cardboard boxes with a polyethylene inline bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL should be stored in a cool (max. 30°C) and dry (max. 70% rel. humidity) place in closed containers. For this product, Jungbunzlauer guarantees a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture when stored under these conditions.
  • In its dry form, XANTHAN GUM 16 FED - JBL is resistant to microbial degradation. The use of a preservative is recommended when solutions of xanthan gum are to be stored for more than 24 hours.