Produce Xanthan Gum with High Yield, Low Cost Process
Produce Xanthan Gum with High Yield, Low Cost Process
A Technology for Xanthan Gum Production with a BARC Strain
Tags: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India, Agriculture & Food, Consumer Goods & Services
This technology involves the production of xanthan gum, a versatile polysaccharide, using an indigenously isolated strain of Xanthomonas campestris. The process has been standardized on a 30L pilot scale fermenter, achieving a yield of 30-35 g/L. Xanthan gum is primarily used in the food industry for thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying, with additional applications in cosmetics, petroleum, and other industries. The technology offers a cost-effective alternative to imported xanthan gum, utilizing readily available raw materials.
IP Type or Form Factor: Material; Process & Method
TRL: 6 - prototype validated in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Food & Beverage; Beauty & Aesthetics
