xanthan gum
- Scope note
- A polysaccharide, gluten-free additive produced from a fermented bacterial secretion that is used in cosmetics and food as a thickener or stabilizer. In art conservation, it can be used to make oil-in-water emulsions for non-water-miscible solvents.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024