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is a polysaccaride, formed by the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris. The basis for the fermentation process are sugary substances and nutrient salts. The molecule contains D-glucose, D-mannose and D-glucuronic acid. It is produced by mixing sodium and potassium salt. Xanthan is a creamy white powder, that is easily soluble in hot as well as cold water and forms a viscose, pseudoplastic dissolution. It is used as stabilizer, emulsifier, thickener, suspension agent and foam booster for food. Xanthan has extraordinary and very useful properties. It has alreday a high viscosity at a low concentration, it shows a stable viscosity at temperature fluctuations and is very pH-, freeze and thaw stable.

is a white to yellowish powder with almost no scent. Guar gum is obtained from endosperm of the seedling. For that, the seed of the guar plant has to be removed and ground. The plant has its origin in India, but is meanwhile also cultivated in Pakistan and the USA. The guar gum contains 10 % - 15 % water and 5 % proteins. The major part contains guaran, a long-chained polysaccaride. The carbohydrate compound has a high water binding. Already smallest amounts of guar gum makes water lose its viscosity.