“SHANGHAI LUCKYSTAR” Xanthan Gum (the abbreviation SHL_XG) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide produced by fermentation process into a white to creamy powder. It is the most versatile hydrocolloid with excellent multiple functionalities as thickener, suspension and emulsification agent as well as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is odorless, nontoxic and readily hydrates in water as anionic polysaccharide solution suitable for both food and other industrial applications. The typical physical properties of xanthan gum are as follows:

　(1) High Viscosity : High solution viscosity at low concentration. A highly
functional thickener.
　 (2) Pseudoplasticity: Solution viscosity decreases with increasing shear rate. Solution viscosity recovers with the cessation of mixing, ideally suitable for many industrial processes applications.
　 (3) Temperature Insensitivity: Solution viscosity is generally not affected over a wide range of temperature of -4 to 120 degrees C. in the presence of salt (for example: 0.1% NaCl).
　 (4) Salt Tolerance: Xanthan solution usually maintains its functions in the presence of salts such as NaCl even up to saturation level.
　 (5) Acid/Base Tolerance: Solution viscosity is generally stable over a wide range of pH from 2 to 12.
　 (6) Compatibility and Synergism: Compatible with acid, alkali, salts, preservatives and other hydrocolloids. Synergistic with locust bean gum, konjac gum and guar gum.
　 (7) Resistant to oxidation and enzyme hydrolysis. “SHANGHAI LUCKYSTAR” xanthan gum is generally resistant to oxidation and enzyme hydrolysis.
　 (8) Suspension and Emulsification Effects: Capable of suspending particles and emulsifying oil in aqueous solution.
　 The above functionalities of “SHANGHAI LUCKYSTAR” Xanthan Gum make it ideally suitable for use in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Paper, Textile, Ceramics, Chemicals and Petroleum Drilling as well as many other applications.