{"product_id":"opaque-xanthan-gum","title":"Opaque Xanthan Gum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5cadfc4371beab0065a5a8cd\" data-shogun-site-id=\"22c3bc72-f6d9-4c90-8d91-baba0f572abe\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5cadfc4371beab0065a5a8cd\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"66ba2a0d3a72742f059cc67a\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"66ba2a4b818aa5da5a0f6a36\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-3100b7b8-f27f-4bd9-840f-e20c666f1b18\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #d12421;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest before date of 18th December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d12421;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2024. If you are viewing this page in our Thickening Agents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(209, 36, 33); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003ecategory and not on our Short Dated Deals page \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aromantic.co.uk\/collections\/sale-clearance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to read about why shorter dates don't mean the product isn't as good as new and they can be a great bargain!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-3853f198-38e0-4c89-b3bc-df09098b48be\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInci: \u003c\/strong\u003eXanthan Gum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a polysaccharide that makes an excellent thickening agent. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-64409224-7f03-4138-ba14-c1855717a926\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-wrapper\" data-multi=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e PRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-c0c6ce8a-3aff-412d-9a39-e46434a5bc15\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-dc716987-9c36-426b-be16-50c66a386449\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is a polysaccharide that makes an excellent thickening agent.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt is produced by fermenting glucose with a bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDepending on how this fermentation is controlled, it can make different types of Xanthan gum that have different properties even though they have the same INCI listing. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-f86538c1-4f51-49de-bf1d-56074c766d96\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis Xanthan gum thickens water and water based materials.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt enhances the stability of creams and lotions and can be used to produce an opaque gel.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e**Please note that due to trade laws in the USA we are unable to sell this product to our American customers. Please see our alternative product, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xanthan-gum-clear\"\u003eXanthan Gum Clear\u003c\/a\u003e.**\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e HOW TO USE IT \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-5ecb03b1-972a-40e0-8f21-645895ecd339\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-d23f907c-2fd6-4d27-a422-97417331e81a\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUse 0.2-1%.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWe suggest using no more than 1% on facial products as the Xanthan gum does not penetrate the skin although more may be used to make hair gels or body wraps that will be wiped off after use.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAs it has a low mesh grade (80 mesh which is a finer particle size), it is more difficult to sprinkle on water as it will go lumpy.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt is best to mix it with some glycerine, glycerol extract or vegetable oil first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-b265340d-8211-477e-832c-96e2fa06af4b\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough it is not oil soluble, the oil allows the water to hydrate it in a slower and more even way thus avoiding lumps.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt can be whisked then but keep the whisk low so as not to introduce air into the gel.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eYou can also use a stick blender but again, keep it low to avoid getting air bubbles in.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt is not oil soluble and will not thicken oils and is tolerant to having 5% oils combined.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e RECIPES \u0026amp; BLENDS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-4fd9f315-355b-4fb7-a7b2-02109cc3d268\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClick on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring opaque Xanthan Gum:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/aloe-vera-gel\"\u003eAloe Vera Gel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-dd085d76-3dd9-4913-974c-aab1dcc50ef4\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-72c9fb08-d061-4ff8-9466-3536f2b52d76\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a link to all non batch specific documents for this product \u003ca title=\"Link to Technical Documents\" href=\"https:\/\/aromanticltd.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/TechnicalDocuments\/Ejp_xlr5V_hBvoIvEhmXGmkB_Lr7_dATmfBcjxyj3337BA?e=vfusmT\"\u003eLink to Technical Documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-72f45d09-0153-4b6c-8687-8b0ff469bae0\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product which you have recived, then please request that \u003ca title=\"Request Certificate Of Analysis (COA)\" href=\"https:\/\/aromantic.co.uk\/pages\/request-technical-documents\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aromantic UK","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":56203119886711,"sku":"92106","price":5.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":56203119919479,"sku":"92110","price":6.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":56203119952247,"sku":"92107","price":13.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":56203119985015,"sku":"92108","price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":56203120017783,"sku":"92109","price":43.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":56203120050551,"sku":"92111","price":167.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg","offer_id":56203120083319,"sku":"92112","price":698.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3427\/1896\/files\/opaque-xanthan-gumthickening-agents-4288170.png?v=1763549868","url":"https:\/\/www.herbalshire.com\/products\/opaque-xanthan-gum","provider":"Herbalshire Handmade Herbal Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}