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XANTHAN GUM SPECIFICATIONS |
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| PHONE: (207) 722-4172 / FAX: (207) 722-4271 |
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Xanthan gum solutions produce a
pseudoplastic texture with excellent suspension properties and good tolerance to salt and acid.
Xanthan is an economical, highly refined, gum suitable for food and personal care applications.
SPECIFICATION STANDARDS
Primary
| Viscosity 25°C (1% xanthan/1%KCl) |
1300 cps minimum (Brookfield LVT#3, 60rpm) |
FCC |
Standard
| Powder Color |
White to Cream |
GEN001 |
| Powder Particle Size |
90% through 200-, 80- or 40 Mesh |
GEN002 |
| Moisture |
Maximum 15% |
GEN003 |
| pH(1% Soln. @ 25°C) |
6.0 to 8.0 |
GEN013 |
Microbiological
| Total Plate Count |
Less than 2,000 cfu/g |
FDA BAM |
| Molds and Yeasts |
Less than 100 cfu/g |
FDA BAM |
| E. Coli |
None Detected |
FDA BAM |
| Enterobacteriaceae |
None Detected |
FDA BAM |
| Staphylococcus aureus |
None Detected |
FDA BAM |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
None Detected |
FDA BAM |
Ingredients Labeling: Xanthan Gum (ethanol precipitate)
Typical Use
Level: Varies by application, but typically ranges from 0.05% to 0.2%
REVISED 2/23/05
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