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Xanthan Gum 50 g

What makes xanthan gum such a versatile thickener across industries

Xanthan gum is one of the most widely used stabilizing polysaccharides in the world, and the largest share of global demand comes from the food industry, where it thickens sauces, salad dressings, gluten-free baked goods, desserts and beverages while preventing separation of ingredients. Beyond cooking applications, this compound is also heavily used in cosmetic manufacturing, in pharmaceutical suspensions and syrups, and in household chemistry for thickening gels and liquid cleaning products. This item belongs to the Gelling Agents and Thickeners section, which brings together various texturizing components suited to different formulation goals. The 50 gram size is well suited for home experiments and small trial batches, allowing formulators to test a recipe before scaling up production.

One key feature of xanthan gum is that it builds viscosity at very low dosages, typically between 0.2 and 1 percent of the total formula weight depending on the desired thickness. The powder is introduced during the water phase mixing stage, sprinkled gradually into liquid under constant stirring to avoid clumping. Water temperature can be room temperature or slightly warm, since the gum dissolves well without heating, making it convenient for cold-process creams, gels and food formulas. After incorporation, the mixture should rest for a short period to allow full hydration and structure stabilization.

In cosmetic manufacturing, xanthan gum is used to build gels, stabilize emulsions and give serums and lotions a pleasant consistency. It pairs well with other texturizing agents, such as carrageenan, which produces a firmer gel structure, or hydroxyethyl cellulose, commonly used in clear gel bases. Combining these thickeners allows formulators to achieve a wide range of textures, from light and pourable to dense and jelly-like. Some dessert and mousse recipes also rely on gelatin, which creates an entirely different structural effect due to its animal origin.

An important property of xanthan gum is its stability across temperature changes and resistance to acidic environments, which is why it performs well in formulas containing citric acid, vinegar or fruit juices. This makes it a popular choice in sauce and dressing production, as well as in cosmetic formulas with acidic active ingredients. The powder should be stored in a dry place, tightly sealed and away from moisture, since it is hygroscopic and can clump when exposed to air.

In household applications, xanthan gum appears less often but is still found in liquid detergents and laundry gels, where it helps suspend particles evenly and provides the required viscosity without synthetic thickeners. It is also used in paint and construction mixture production to control the flow behavior of the solution.

Small batch gluten-free salad dressing

Water 150 ml

Sunflower oil 40 ml

Lemon juice 20 ml

Mustard 10 g

Salt 2 g

Xanthan gum 1 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 50 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 grams
Solubility	water
Valid until	04.2028