Xanthan gum, also known as xanthan gum, xanthan gum, and xanthomonas polysaccharide, is a monospore polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of Pseudoxanthomonas. The upstream industry of xanthan gum is mainly corn starch, which is a deep-processing product of corn. At present, my country’s corn supply is stable. my country is the largest corn producer in the world. Since 2010, my country’s corn production has maintained a steady growth trend, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. It has maintained an output of more than 200 million tons for many years. my country’s corn consumption basically keeps pace with the output. my country’s corn starch supply is relatively sufficient. In 2018, my country’s corn starch output reached 28.1491 million tons, and the price is relatively low, which has laid a good foundation for the normal production and development of the xanthan gum industry.
Due to the special structure and colloidal properties of xanthan gum macromolecules, it has multiple functions. It can be used as emulsifier, stabilizer, gel thickener, wetting agent, film forming agent, etc., and is widely used in petroleum exploration, food additives and other fields. In recent years, the downstream demand for xanthan gum has risen steadily.
Analysis of main downstream applications of xanthan gum:
Food industry:Food-grade xanthan gum, as salt-resistant, acid-resistant thickener, high-efficiency suspending emulsifier, and high-viscosity filler, can be widely used in food, beverage, feed and pet food, and can significantly improve the product’s water retention, shape retention and freeze-thaw performance. Stability, improved taste, extended product shelf life. It greatly reduces the difficulty of transportation, filling and sterilization during processing, thereby reducing production costs.
Oil industry:Xanthan gum is an efficient, high-quality, and environment-friendly oil drilling mud additive. It is widely used in the steam industry. It has strong tolerance to temperature (>94C), acid, alkali, and salt, and can significantly improve the permeability and permeability of the mud. The ability to suspend solid matter can reduce pressure loss during drilling, stabilize the well wall, reduce damage to oil reservoirs, and significantly improve the efficiency of drilling, well workover, and well completion.
Pharmaceutical industry:Xanthan gum is the functional component of the hot microcapsule drug capsule in the world at present, and plays an important role in controlling the sustained release of drugs; due to its strong hydrophilicity and water retention, there are many specific medical procedures. application, such as to form a dense water film, thereby avoiding the skin.
Cosmetics industry:The xanthan gum molecule contains a large number of hydrophilic groups, which is a good surface active substance, and has anti-oxidation and anti-aging effects. Therefore, almost most high-end cosmetics use xanthan gum as its main functional ingredient.
other industry：Industrial grade xanthan gum can be widely used in pesticides, feed, ceramics, printing and dyeing, mineral processing, paint and coatings, and papermaking industries. It has obvious thickening and stabilizing effects, can enhance the adhesion and anti-oxidation ability of the product, and prolong the use of the product Long life, saving the consumption of beneficiation agents, making the product bright and smooth.
Post time: Jan-28-2023