What it is
A crosslinked form of xanthan gum that thickens water-based formulas and stabilizes emulsions and suspensions while giving a pleasant, non-stringy texture. The crosslinking improves its sensory feel compared with standard xanthan gum.
Safety & warnings
An inert, fermentation-derived polymer that is well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from xanthan gum, a polysaccharide produced by fermentation.
Questions everyone asks
What does xanthan gum crosspolymer do?
It thickens and stabilizes formulas with a smooth, non-stringy gel texture.
How is it different from xanthan gum?
It is a crosslinked version with an improved sensory feel.