1.0 IntroductionThis header page serves to summarise product information for the named ingredient. 2.0 Product SpecificationXanthan is a multifunctional stabiliser and thickener with unique shear-thinning characteristics: It tends to have low viscosity when mixed or pumped but will increase in viscosity once the shear is removed, assisting with particle suspension in a range of food systems. Xanthan is manufactured in Europe and complies with the Food Codex standard and also the US and European Pharmacopeia standards. It is an off-white to light tan coloured powder. It has a viscosity (1% Xanthan in a 1% KCL solution) of 1400 – 1600 cP and a granulation of 95% minimum though a USS80 mesh sieve (177µ). Xanthan is packed in 5 kg cartons and is also available in 1 kg packs If you require further documentation or product information please contact ingredientStop for more information.
3.0 Material Safety Data Sheet
Xanthan has no special transport or storage requirements. Please contact ingredientStop for a copy of the full MSDS.
4.0 Nutritional Information
Xanthan has a calculated energy content of 725 Kj per 100 g and approx 5 g preotein per 100 g. The calculated carbohydrate level is 80 g per 100 g, which is also considered to be fibre. Sodium and Potassium levels are 3300 mg and 300 mg poer 100 g respectively. Please contact ingredientStop for a copy of the full nutritional information. 5.0 AllergensFor the purpose of this statement allergens are defined by the FSANZ Food Standards, in particular Standard 1.2.3 Mandatory warning and advisory statements and declarations, table to clause 4. It defines allergens as Cereals containing gluten and their products, namely, wheat, rye, barley, oats and spelt and their hybridised strains other than where these substances are present in beer and spirits standardised, Crustacea (shellfish), Egg products, Fish products., Dairy products, Peanuts, Soybeans, Tree nuts, Sesame seeds and any added Sulphites in concentrations of 10 mg/kg or more. Xanthan does not contain any known allergens as listed in Standard 1.2.3 with the exception of Soy.
6.0 Halal and Kosher Status
This product is Halal and Kosher certified. As certification is periodically updated please contact us if you require copies. 7.0 GM Status For the purpose of this statement GM status is defined by the FSANZ Food Standards, in particular Standard 1.5.2 “Food produced using Gene Technology” Xanthan is classified as Non GMO and does not contain any novel Protein or DNA. The raw materials used to manufacture Xanthan are also from non GM sources. 8.0 Food Safety ProgramThe Manufacturer has an audited HACCP based Food Safety Program and is an approved supplier to ingredientStop 9.0 Any Additional Information
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