Creative Biogene Launches More Efficient Solution for Industrial Production of Xanthan Gum

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United States, August 21, 2025 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Creative Biogene, a microbial technology platform company, has optimized its process to make the production of food-grade xanthan gum more efficient for industrial purpose. The technology platform is well suited for the microbial fermentation and downstream processing of food-grade xanthan gum for large-scale industrial supply in a highly reproducible manner. Xanthan gum is a high-quality biopolymer in demand by various industries, including food and beverages, cosmetics, personal care products, and several other industrial applications. The optimized solution will also lead to an increase in the demand for a cost-efficient and effective xanthan gum production technology.

Technical Overview

Xanthan gum is an anionic heteropolysaccharide secreted by the aerobic fermentation of glucose or sucrose by Xanthomonas campestris. It has a highly distinctive molecular structure featuring a cellulose backbone and a trisaccharide side chain. The xanthan gum is known for its thickening and gel-like properties even at a lower concentration. Creative Biogene has optimized the process through an improved fermentation protocol. It includes a control of temperature, pH, oxygen, and nutrient supply to achieve higher microbial yields for uniform polymer production.

Downstream processing involves broth clarification and alcohol precipitation, followed by the removal of cells and debris, filtration, washing, drying, and milling to produce fine food-grade powder. The powder then undergoes regulatory certifications and approval to get labels like E415 and GRAS. The improvements in the process lead to less waste generation, a more uniform product, and better overall process efficiency.

Industrial Applications

Xanthan gum is a significant additive in the food industry and is used as a stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier. It is used in sauces, salad dressings, soups, gravies, ice cream, baked goods, dairy products, gluten-free products, and many others. It helps in preventing the formation of ice crystals in frozen foods. Xanthan gum is used in beverages like beer, wine, and fruit juices as it improves the texture, mouthfeel, and stability of the drinks. Apart from this, it is used in the cosmetic and personal care industry because of its thickening and stabilizing properties.

Marcia Brady, Head of Technology at Creative Biogene said: “We know that in this industry, consistency is everything. Our superior fermentation control, reliable production at scale, and ability to tailor solutions are what make us an essential partner. We integrate deeply into your production chain, helping you confidently secure new business and execute product strategies—all backed by xanthan gum that performs exceptionally, batch after batch.”

Impact and Future Outlook

Creative Biogene’s improved process will help to achieve a more cost-efficient xanthan gum production process with better quality and accessibility of the end-products for the industrial sector. The microbial technology platform can also be used for potent research and development solutions. The new solution will also help companies to support their goals towards environmental sustainability and low waste production. Creative Biogene will continue to improve its production process and research to focus more on automation, novel raw material sources, and further process optimization to achieve higher yields with an effective microbial fermentation and downstream purification process.