Description
A low-viscosity, clarified xanthan gum produced by controlled processing of standard xanthan to reduce molecular weight and improve solution clarity. Used in beverage and clear-product applications where standard xanthan would impart unacceptable haze.
White to off-white free-flowing powder. Cold-water soluble. Forms clear, low-viscosity solutions with retained pseudo-plasticity.
We supply Modified Xanthan Low Viscosity from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. China is the dominant global producer of xanthan across all grades.
Common market grades include clarified standard-pyruvate, low-pyruvate clarified, and instant-soluble agglomerated grades.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering viscosity, pyruvate content, clarity, heavy metals, and microbiology.
Introduction
Xanthan gum is an exopolysaccharide produced by fermentation of Xanthomonas campestris on glucose, sucrose, or molasses substrate. Standard xanthan forms highly viscous, pseudo-plastic solutions but contributes haze that limits use in clear applications.
Low-viscosity, clarified grades are produced by enzymatic or controlled-acid treatment of standard xanthan to reduce molecular weight and remove or fragment the cellular debris that contributes to haze. The result is a material that retains xanthan's characteristic pseudo-plasticity and salt tolerance while delivering clarity suitable for beverage and clear-gel applications.
Regulatory status follows standard xanthan: E415 in the EU, GRAS in the U.S., and no numerical Acceptable Daily Intake specified by JECFA.
The clarified grade represents a small but growing fraction of total xanthan production, driven by demand for clean-label suspension agents in functional waters, electrolyte drinks, and clear functional beverages.
Where it is used
- Clear beverages and juice drinks where suspension is required without haze
- Functional waters and electrolyte beverages
- Salad dressings and clear sauces
- Personal-care formulations requiring clarity
- Pharmaceutical syrups and suspensions
- Liquid concentrates and flavor systems
- Cosmetic gels and serums
- Co-formulation in clear gel desserts
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Viscosity (1% solution in 1% KCl) | 200 to 800 mPa-s |
| Pyruvate content | ≥ 1.5% |
| Clarity (1% solution) | ≥ 80% transmission at 600 nm |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 13.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 13.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 5000 cfu/g |
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