11078-31-2

Basic information

• Product Name: XANTHAN GUM
• Synonyms: GALACTOMANNANE;GLUCOMANNAN;GLUCOMANNAN MAYO;GUM XANTHAN;RHODOPOL 23;XANTEMPO(TM);XANTHAN;XANTHAN GUM FOOD GRADE
• CAS NO: 11078-31-2
• Molecular Formula: (C35H49O29)n
• Molecular Weight: 1000000
• EINECS: 234-394-2
• Mol File: 11078-31-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: XANTHAN GUM(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: XANTHAN GUM(11078-31-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: XANTHAN GUM(11078-31-2)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 1
• Hazardous Substances Data: 11078-31-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Xanthan gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of glucose or sucrose with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is a linear polymer composed of a cellulose backbone with trisaccharide side chains attached to every other glucose unit. Xanthan gum is known for its high viscosity, stability, and compatibility with various substances, making it a versatile ingredient in various industries.

Uses

Used in Food Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier for various food products, such as salad dressings, sauces, and baked goods. It helps to improve texture, prevent separation, and extend shelf life.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a suspending and stabilizing agent in various pharmaceutical formulations, such as syrups, creams, and ointments. It helps to maintain the uniformity and stability of the product.
Used in Cosmetics Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in various cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and shampoos. It helps to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of the products.
Used in Petroleum Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a drilling fluid thickener and stabilizer in the petroleum industry. It helps to maintain the viscosity and stability of the drilling fluid, improving the drilling process.
Used in Textile Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in various textile applications, such as dyeing, printing, and finishing processes. It helps to improve the efficiency and quality of the textile products.
Used in Agriculture:
Xanthan gum is used as a soil conditioner and stabilizer in agriculture. It helps to improve soil structure, water retention, and plant growth.
Used in Water Management:
Xanthan gum is used as a flocculant and thickener in water treatment processes. It helps to remove impurities and improve water quality.
Used in Paper Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in the paper industry. It helps to improve the quality and performance of paper products.
Used in Mining Industry:
Xanthan gum is used as a thickener and stabilizer in mining processes, such as mineral processing and tailings management. It helps to improve the efficiency and stability of the mining operations.

Biological Functions

Weight Management:Glucomannan is a soluble fiber with a high molecular weight and viscosity compared to other fibers, providing enhanced support for weight management. Significant mean weight loss was observed in one 8-week double blind trial, an effect that may be due to the effect of konjac glucomannan on satiety. A later study demonstrated that addition of a resistance and endurance exercise training program to a glucomannan-rich diet provides enhanced support for healthy body composition, lipid metabolism and triglycerides. Cardiovascular Health: In several controlled trials, konjac glucomannan supported healthy lipid metabolism and triglyceride levels, possibly by promoting healthy bile acid secretion. Additionally, it supports healthy glucose utilization and vascular function to support overall cardiovascular health. GI Health: As a dietary fiber, konjac glucomannan supports GI regularity. Research indicates that it also promotes healthy microflora balance, enhancing the growth of lactobacillus and bifidobacteria for a healthy gastrointestinal tract.

Side effects

Gastric discomfort, loose stools, flatulence, and diarrhea are the most commonly reported side effects.

Mode of action

Glucomannan improved blood lipid levels by enhancing fecal excretion of neutral sterol; and bile acids bind biliary salts, taking the blood lipids with them. Lipid-lowering action may include an inhibition of cholesterol absorption in the jejunum (19) and bile acid absorption in the ileum (33) mediated by viscosity or less postprandial stimulation of 3-hydroxy3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase. Raw glucomannan is thought to prolong gastric emptying time, which increases satiety, reduces body weight, decreases the ingestion of foods that increase cholesterol and glucose concentrations, reduces the postprandial rise in plasma glucose, suppresses hepatic cholesterol synthesis, and increases the fecal elimination of cholesterol-containing bile acids. There is no evidence that nonviscous versions more commonly marketed in the U.S. provide any health effects.

Precautions

In tablet form, there have been reports of esophageal and gastrointestinal obstruction, as well as choking to the point of causing obstruction. Advise patients to use glucomannan in powdered or capsule form (nonviscous, no health effects). Glucomannan displays no evidence of psychotropic activity, but now has considerable choking hazard.

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Pasting and functional properties of water chestnut starch (WCS) alone and mixture of WCS and xanthan gum (XG) were determined by addition of NaCl (0.5, 1, and 2%) at fixed water chestnut starch (5%) and xanthan gum (0.3%) concentration. Results indicated that presence of NaCl had a significant ...detailed

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Biosynthesis, structure and antioxidant activities of XANTHAN GUM (cas 11078-31-2) from Xanthomonas campestris with additional furfural07/19/2019

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Selective flotation of scheelite from calcite using XANTHAN GUM (cas 11078-31-2) as depressant07/18/2019

Xanthan gum (XG), a clean, non-toxic macromolecular polysaccharide, was studied as a depressant in the flotation separation of scheelite from calcite. Its selective inhibition mechanism was investigated by adsorption experiments, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis and X-ray ...detailed

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