Is Xanthan Gum Natural?

Q: Is Xanthan Gum natural?

Xanthan Gum has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Xanthan gum is produced exclusively through the microbial fermentation of renewable carbohydrate sources, resulting in a 100% renewable NOI. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Xanthan Gum — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameXanthan Gum

FunctionThickener · Emulsifier

FeedstockThe primary feedstock for xanthan

Quick Facts

INCI NameXanthan Gum
FunctionsThickenerEmulsifierStabilizerSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstock for xanthan gum production is a renewable carbohydrate, typically derived from corn starch, wheat starch, or other plant-based sugars. These carbohydrates are broken down into simpler sugars before being used in the fermentation process.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Xanthan Gum — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.