Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, or complex sugar, derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates, primarily corn, soy, or wheat starches, by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is a versatile and widely used food additive and thickening agent, known for its unique rheological properties and wide range of applications in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial formulation
Xanthan gum is used for diabetes, constipation, dry eye, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. In manufacturing, xanthan gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in foods, toothpastes, and medicines.
When taken by mouth: Xanthan gum is LIKELY SAFE in the amounts found in foods. It is also LIKELY SAFE when taken as a medicine in doses up to 15 grams per day. It can cause some side effects such as intestinal gas and bloating.
When applied to the skin: Xanthan gum is LIKELY SAFE when used appropriately
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