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Xanthan Gum 1 kg

A polysaccharide thickener built for consistent large-batch texture

The 1 kg pack of xanthan gum is aimed at studio-level and small industrial manufacturing where formulators need predictable viscosity batch after batch without constantly reordering small sachets. This fermentation-derived polysaccharide has a footprint far beyond skincare shelves. The largest share of worldwide demand comes from the food industry, where it stabilizes sauces, gluten-free baked goods, and dairy or plant-based beverages, keeping particles evenly suspended. A substantial volume also goes into the oil and gas sector for controlling the viscosity of drilling fluids, along with pharmaceutical manufacturing of suspensions and syrups. In household chemistry the gum keeps abrasive particles suspended in gels and cleaning formulas, while in skincare and color cosmetics it delivers the stable body of emulsions, creams, and gels. This product belongs to the Gelling Agents and Thickeners section, which gathers ingredients used to build the right consistency and shelf stability into a formula.

A defining feature of xanthan gum is its ability to perform across a wide pH range and tolerate salts and electrolytes, which sets it apart from carbomer-type thickeners. Formulas built around it tend to flow under shear during mixing or pumping and thicken again at rest, which is convenient for dispenser bottles. A typical working dosage runs from 2 to 10 grams per kilogram of finished product, and dense gels or pastes can go up to 15 grams. The gum should be introduced in the cold phase, dispersed first in glycerin, oil, or a portion of cold water under constant stirring to prevent clumping, then diluted with the remaining liquid phase. Full hydration takes anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours depending on batch size.

In formulation practice xanthan gum is frequently paired with other gums to fine-tune texture: combining it with Konjac Gum produces a denser, more elastic gel, while shampoo and cleanser base development often pairs it with VLT Thickener to build a stable foaming texture. For clear water-based gels without electrolytes, Carbomer 934 serves as an alternative or complement, delivering a smoother, lighter texture where salt or acids are absent. Store the gum in a tightly sealed container in a dry, cool place away from moisture, since the powder is hygroscopic and prone to clumping on contact with air.

Stabilizing gel base for a production batch

Distilled water 920 g

Xanthan gum 5 g

Glycerin 35 g

Aloe vera extract 30 g

Broad-spectrum preservative 10 g

Hyaluronic acid solution 5 g

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INCI	Xanthan Gum
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	from white to cream
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.1-5%, most often 0.1-1%, gels, moisturizing cream gels - 0.5-1%, milk and fluids - 0.8-1.2%, washable hair care - 3-5%, skin masks - 2-5%
Minimum count	1
Name	Xanthan Gum 1 kg
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 kg
Solubility	water
Valid until	04.2028