xanthan gum [Supplementary Concept]

a polysaccharide gum derived from Xanthomonas campestris by a pure culture fermentation process

Date introduced: January 1, 1973

MeSH Unique ID: C002563

Registry Number: TTV12P4NEE

Heading Mapped to:

• Polysaccharides, Bacterial

Entry Terms:

• xanthan
• Biozan R

Previous Indexing:

• XANTHOMONAS (73-76)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Food Additives