A high-performance biopolymer produced by fermentation, xanthan gum is the thickener and stabilizer of choice across food manufacturing, personal care, oilfield chemistry, and pharmaceutical formulation.

Xanthan gum is made by fermenting glucose with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris — the same organism that gives the product its name. The result is a polysaccharide with remarkable thickening power: tiny quantities dramatically increase viscosity, and the gel it forms stays stable across a wide range of temperatures, pH levels, and salt concentrations.

RJR Worldwide supplies xanthan gum in 200 mesh and 80 mesh particle sizes to match your dispersion and hydration requirements, sourced from certified facilities in China and India and available food, technical, and pharma grade.

Primary Uses

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Thickening

Builds viscosity in sauces, dressings, beverages, and gluten-free baking.

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Stabilizing

Keeps suspensions and emulsions uniform, preventing separation over shelf life.

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Emulsification

Holds oil and water phases together in cosmetics and personal-care products.

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Oilfield

Viscosifier in drilling fluids and enhanced oil-recovery operations.

Grades & Compliance

Carries the E415 designation in the EU and meets FCC and USP/NF in the US. Pharmaceutical-grade material is preferentially routed through India's WHO-GMP certified manufacturing sector for clients requiring the highest documentation and IP protection.

Food grade: FCC · E415 — sauces, dairy, gluten-free, and beverages
Technical grade: oilfield, agriculture, and industrial formulation
Pharma grade: USP/NF · EP — suspension and controlled-release excipient

Sourcing & Packaging

Dual-country sourcing across China and India. Standard packaging is 25 kg and 20 kg bags with custom options available. Both mesh sizes can be supplied to spec, with COA confirming viscosity, moisture, and ash content per lot.

Technical Specifications

Every lot is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet matching the specification standard you require. Representative specifications:

Typical Specification — Xanthan Gum

Viscosity (1% XG in 1% KCl)1200 – 1700 cps

Through 200 mesh (75 µm)≥ 90%

Loss on Drying≤ 13.0%

pH (1% solution)6.0 – 8.0

Ash≤ 15%

Pyruvic Acid≥ 1.5%

Total Heavy Metals≤ 20 ppm

Lead (Pb)≤ 2 ppm

Total Plate Count≤ 2000 cfu/g

ComplianceFCC IV · E415

Packaging25 kg bags · 20 kg bags · Custom

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Documentation on request

SDS, COA, country-of-origin letters, and certifications — Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, NSF, ISO — are prepared per shipment. We assemble regulatory packages for FDA and EU submissions when needed.

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Multi-year supply with index-linked pricing. A member of our sourcing team responds within one business day.

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