Kelzan^® industrial grade xanthan gum is a high molecular weight, anionic, polysaccharide produced in a pure culture fermentation process. Kelzan xanthan gums are the products of choice to thicken and stabilize aqueous systems including suspensions, emulsions, and foams. Kelzan xanthan gums are highly pseudoplastic, or shear thinning. At rest, solutions are viscous; however, when mixed, pumped, sprayed, or poured, the solutions thin. Once the force is removed, the solution regains its initial viscosity almost immediately. Kelzan products have outstanding stability with respect to pH, salt, or heat, and excellent compatibility with other ingredients. All are readily soluble in both hot and cold water systems.

This unique combination of properties allows Kelzan xanthan gum products to perform beyond the limits of many other commercially available hydrocolloids. Formulators can choose from a family of Kelzan products designed to meet specific needs and processing conditions.

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