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PRONUNCIATION OF XANTHAN GUM

xanthan gum  [ˈzænˌθæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF XANTHAN GUM

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Xanthan gum is a noun.
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WHAT DOES XANTHAN GUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent and a stabilizer. It is composed of pentasaccharide repeat units, comprising glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid in the molar ratio 2.0:2.0:1.0. It 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. Later, it is added to a liquid medium to form the gum.

Definition of xanthan gum in the English dictionary

The definition of xanthan gum in the dictionary is a complex polysaccharide exuded by colonies of the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris: used as a food additive in salad dressings, dairy products, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH XANTHAN GUM


bothan
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polyurethan
ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərəˌθæn
tanh
θæn
urethan
ˈjʊərɪˌθæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE XANTHAN GUM

xantham
xanthate
xanthation
xanthein
xanthene
Xanthian
xanthic
xanthic acid
xanthin
xanthine
Xanthippe
xanthism
xanthochroia
xanthochroic
xanthochroid
xanthochroism
xanthochroous
xanthoma
xanthomatous
xanthomelanous

WORDS THAT END LIKE XANTHAN GUM

black gum
blue gum
bubble gum
chewing gum
fruit gum
ghost gum
grey gum
guar gum
kauri gum
red gum
river red gum
scribbly gum
snow gum
spirit gum
spotted gum
sugar gum
sweet gum
water gum
white gum
wine gum

Synonyms and antonyms of xanthan gum in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «xanthan gum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF XANTHAN GUM

Find out the translation of xanthan gum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of xanthan gum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «xanthan gum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

黄原胶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

goma de xantano
570 millions of speakers

English

xanthan gum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जिंक गम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صمغ زنتان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ксантановая камедь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

goma xantana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Xanthan গাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la gomme de xanthane
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Xanthan gum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Xanthan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キサンタンゴム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

산탄 검
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Xanthan gum
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Xanthan Gum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸாந்தான் கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Xanthan डिंक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ksantan sakızı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gomma xantano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

guma ksantanowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ксантановая камедь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gumă xantan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κόμμι ξανθάνης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Xanthan gom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

xantangummi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

xantangummi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of xanthan gum

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «XANTHAN GUM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about xanthan gum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «XANTHAN GUM»

Discover the use of xanthan gum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to xanthan gum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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What's in Your Food?: The Truth About Food Additives from ...
This detailed, but compact, guide to food and cosmetic additives is always handy for a trip to the market
Bill Statham, 2007
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Eat Safe: The Truth about Additives from Aspartame to ...
Updated and revised, this edition of the international bestseller is an easy-to-read, pocket-size guide to the additives that color, preserve, and flavor everything you--and your kids and your pets!--eat.
Bill Statham, 2009
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Hydrocolloid Applications: Gum Technology in the Food and ...
In frozen desserts and confections (ice cream and sherbets), the addition of —0.2 % xanthan gum results in products with better mouthfeel and heat-shock resistance (Yaki and Okamura, 1969; Moorthy and Balachandran. 1992). Ice cream is ...
Nussinovitch, 1997
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Polysaccharides: Structural Diversity and Functional ...
I. INTRODUCTION Xanthan gum is widely used in food applications, but it also extensively used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other technical applications [1] . The practical use of xan- than gum is mainly a result of its ability to induce high ...
Severian Dumitriu, 2004
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Gums and Stabilisers for the Food Industry 15
For example locust bean gum which has a galactose content of 17 - 26% forms self supporting gels with xanthan gum whereas guar gum which has a galactose content of 33 - 40% forms weak gel networks resulting in a synergistic increase in  ...
Peter A. Williams, Glyn O. Phillips, 2010
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Biotechnology and Food Ingredients
Thickeners Xanthan gum has good compatibility with sodium alginate and the starches. With dextrin, guar, and locust bean gum. xanthan gum exhibits synergistic increases in viscosity. The compatibility and stability properties of xanthan gum ...
Israel Goldberg, Richard Williams, 1991
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Food Hydrocolloids: Structures, Properties, and Functions
These effects are clearly demonstrated in products like gravy or sauces, where the xanthan gum binds the water so strongly that it helps to delay the formation of a surface skin. This keeps the gravy in a good condition for a longer time.
Katsuyoshi Nishinari, Etsushiro Doi, 1993
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Handbook of Food Products Manufacturing, 2 Volume Set
According to Toufeili and others (1994) and Guarda and others (2004), the utilization of polymeric substances such as xanthan gum or hydroxypropyl- methylcellulose (HPMC) are required for the production of gluten-free breads. The lack of a ...
Y. H. Hui, PhD, Ramesh C. Chandan, Stephanie Clark, 2007
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Handbook of Fat Replacers
At concentrations below those required for gel formation (i.e., below approximately 0.5%), only a synergistic viscosity effect is observed between locust bean gum and xanthan gum. but this effect is still useful to the food technologist, allowing ...
Sibel Roller, Sylvia A. Jones, 1996
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Microbial Enhancement of Oil Recovery - Recent Advances
Comparison of the Properties of Commercial Xantham Gum with a Xanthan Gum Produced by Xanthomonas campestri““Using Lactose as Sole Source of Carbon Freddy Paz, Gabriela Trebbau, and Luis Vierma INTEVEP, S.A., P.O. Box 76343  ...
E.T. Premuzic, A. Woodhead, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «XANTHAN GUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term xanthan gum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Xanthan Gum Market Is Anticipated To Be Worth $987.7 Million By …
Increasing use of xanthan gum as an emulsion across a wide array of ... for over 80% of xanthan gum market in terms of volume as well as revenue in 2013. «GlobeNewswire, Apr 15»
2
Keep the Breadbasket, Throw Out the Gluten
Potato starch: When wheat is removed from the list of ingredients, something beyond a pinch of xanthan gum is needed to give bread elasticity. Potato starch ... «Newsweek, Mar 15»
3
Use up old bread! Make croutons, bruschetta and more
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the potato starch, flours, arrowroot, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and, using a rubber ... «Today.com, Mar 15»
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Emulsifiers in packaged foods are wreaking havoc with our digestive …
You might recognize emulsifiers by names such as carrageenan, lecithin, polysorbate-80, polyglycerols, and xanthan gum (among others). Emulsifiers are ... «Treehugger, Mar 15»
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Xanthan Gum (Food Grade) (CAS 11138-66-2) Market Research …
Xanthan Gum (Food Grade) (CAS 11138-66-2) Market Research Report presents comprehensive data on xanthan gum (food grade) markets globally and ... «PR Newswire, Jan 15»
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The Ultimate Gluten-Free Vegan Baking Substitution Guide
For yeast products, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum or guar gum per cup of flour blend. For non-yeast products, add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum or guar gum per ... «One Green Planet, Nov 14»
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B&G Foods hit with 'all-natural' lawsuit over 'artificial' or 'GMO …
The xanthan gum used in the pancake & waffle mix, meanwhile, is not 'natural' because it is a “synthetic additive derived from the bacterium Xanthomonas ... «FoodNavigator-USA.com, Sep 14»
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Why ice cream sandwiches don't melt, and why that's OK
If you look at the labels of your food, you'll see a lot of gum substances, most of which are being used as thickening agents. For example, xanthan gum is found ... «Geek, Jul 14»
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There's never been a better time to use a miracle food additive made …
Xanthan gum really doesn't sound that appetizing: The food additive is excreted by a strain of bacteria, Xanthomonas campestris, that is also responsible for the ... «Quartz, Jul 14»
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Chinese xanthan gum prices hit all time low
Xanthan prices continue to be very competitive, guar prices remain steady and ... Cassia tora gum prices have escalated owing to a poor crop in India – the main ... «FoodNavigator.com, Jun 14»

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