Xanthan Gum Powder - Instant Thickening Agent - 500 GMS
*Natures Velvet Xanthan gum is a common food additive that you find in everything from sauces and dressings to ice cream and yogurt. It's used as a thickening agent, or as a stabilizer to prevent separation of ingredients. Natural thickeners like guar or xanthan gum is added to water to increase its viscosity.
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Xanthan gum as food additive
Xanthan gum can improve the texture, consistency, and appearance of many foods. It prevents foods from separating and allows them to flow smoothly out of their containers.
Used as thickening agent in cosmetics and oils
Xanthan Gum is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer, emulsifying surfactant, as well as an aqueous viscosity increasing agent in cosmetics and personal care products because of its capability to hold water, enhance freeze-thaw stability, and improve shelf life. Thickening of oils with xanthan gum is very easy, simply blend the xanthan gum into the liquid you want to thicken.