Xanthane - Import export

Xanthan Gum is an extracellular polysaccharide used in food processing. It is a good additive that can be used for different kinds of food. The chemical is made through the process of bacterial fermentation. At the same time, it can also be extracted from plants. Commercial Xanthan Gum is mostly produced using the fermentation process. Carbohydrate sources such as corn starch and Xanthomonas Campestri- which is a naturally occurring bacterium on green vegetable surface are the major constituents. The two at then fermented and purified using isopropanol or ethanol. The molecular formula of Xanthan Gum is represented as (C35H49O29)n.

Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) is available in the form of yellowish or pale-grey crystals or in the form of free-flowing powder in the purest state. PAX is also available in the form of a solution. PAX is highly water-soluble and emits a slightly unpleasant odor that is similar to that of carbon disulfide or that of decaying cabbage. Another property of PAX is the absorption of moisture from air i.e., hygroscopic nature.