Thickening agents for the food processing industry - Import export

Xanthan gum is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is approved as a food additive in the EU under the number E415. Through wholesalers and traders, xanthan gum is often imported from China, Germany and South Korea. In food production, the odorless, slightly yellowish powder is used as a gelling agent, thickener and filler. The food additive is used in many foods. These include desserts, ice cream, milkshakes, jelly, jam, marmalade, sour vegetables, soups, sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise, canned fish, canned meat, baked goods, canned fruit and canned vegetables.