Ingredient index / Personal care & food
Xanthan Gum
A thickener and stabiliser that helps maintain an even texture and limit separation.
- Label name
- Xanthan Gum
- Typical function
- Texture
- Use
- Personal care & food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- E415 · Ksantan
Where is it commonly found?
Sauces, dressings, cosmetic gels and emulsions.
What should you check on the label?
The same ingredient can have food and cosmetic uses. Interpret it in the context of the particular product.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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