Description

Xanthan Gum – Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania

Product Description

Xanthan Gum is a water-soluble polysaccharide used as a thickening, stabilizing, suspending, and viscosity-control agent. It provides effective rheological control in aqueous formulations and performs well across a wide range of temperatures, pH conditions, and processing environments.

Its excellent thickening and stabilizing properties make it suitable for food and beverage products, sauces, dressings, bakery formulations, dairy products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Opal Industrial Solutions supplies high-quality Xanthan Gum across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Applications of Xanthan Gum

• Food and beverage formulations
• Sauces, dressings, and condiments
• Bakery products
• Dairy and dairy-alternative products
• Cosmetics and personal care products
• Pharmaceutical formulations
• Industrial and chemical formulations

Key Features & Benefits of Xanthan Gum

Feature	Benefit
High thickening efficiency	Provides effective viscosity control at relatively low usage levels
Water soluble	Allows easy incorporation into aqueous formulations
Excellent suspension properties	Helps keep particles and ingredients uniformly dispersed
Stabilizing properties	Supports formulation stability and consistency
Wide application range	Suitable for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial formulations
Rheology control	Helps improve texture, flow, and product consistency

Technical Data Sheet (TDS) of Xanthan Gum

Parameter	Typical Value
Product Name	Xanthan Gum
Chemical Name	Xanthan Polysaccharide
CAS Number	11138-66-2
Appearance	Cream to off-white powder
Form	Powder
Solubility	Soluble in water
Function	Thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, viscosity modifier
pH	Grade dependent
Viscosity	Grade dependent
Application	Food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial use
Packaging	Grade and supplier dependent

Why Choose Opal Industrial Solutions

• High-quality food and industrial ingredients
• Reliable supply across East Africa
• Consistent product specifications
• Suitable grades for different formulations
• Technical product support
• Trusted industrial solutions partner

FAQs About Xanthan Gum

Q1: What is it used for?

A1: It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, and viscosity modifier in food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations.

Q2: What form does it come in?

A2: It commonly comes as a cream to off-white powder.

Q3: Is it soluble in water?

A3: Yes. It disperses and hydrates in water to provide viscosity and stabilization.

Q4: Does it help improve product texture?

A4: Yes. It can improve thickness, mouthfeel, suspension, flow properties, and overall formulation consistency.

Contact Us

For quotations or orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Opal Industrial Solutions:

📍 Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
📞 Phone: 0119 665 733
📧 Email: opalindustrialsolutions@gmail.com