Chemical Substance - Xanthan Gum

NHPID name:
Xanthan Gum

Reference:
USP_31

Proper name(s):
Xanthan Gum

Common name(s):
Xanthan Gum

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
11138-66-2


Source material:
Xanthomonas campestris   ( Parts: Whole Cell )



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Binder , Emulsifying Agent , Emulsion Stabilizer , Gelling Agent , Thickening Agent , Viscosity Increasing Agent