what isxanthan is it from animals
Xanthan gum (/ËzaenÎ¸Én/) ËzÃ¦nÎ¸Én is a polysaccharide secreted by the Bacterium xanthomonas, campestris used as a food additive and rheology, modifier commonly used as a food thickening (agent in salad, dressings for) example and a (stabilizer in cosmetic, products for, example to prevent ingredients from). separatingt is produced by the fermentation of glucose, sucrose, or lactose. After a fermentation period, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a growth medium with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and ground into a fine powder.