Chemical Substance - Xanthan Gum

NHPID name:

Xanthan Gum

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Xanthan Gum

Common name(s):

Xanthan Gum

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:

Isolate

CAS registry number:

Source material:

Xanthomonas campestris ( Parts: Whole Cell )

Roles

Rationale:

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

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

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