Industrial Applications
Xanthan is used in industry as a thickening agent in foods and drinks, as a stabilizing agent for foams, as a means of enhancing oil recovery and in the manufacture of good such as paints, cosmetics and explosives. The use of xanthan lyase as a means of altering the physical properties of xanthans is an area of current research in biotechnology.
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