Properties of: Xanthan Gum

Formula:
(C35H49O29)n
CAS Number:
11138-66-2

Overview

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates, primarily glucose, by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. The exact structure of xanthan gum is complex and consists of repeating units of glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid.