Xanthan gum used as a food additive
CLASSIFICATION OF
XANTHAN GUM USED AS A FOOD ADDITIVE
“Xanthan Gum”, a polysaccharide derived from
the bacterial coat of Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and
rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad
dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to
prevent ingredients from separating). It is produced by the fermentation of
glucose, sucrose, or lactose by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium.
HS codes considered: 1301
and 3913.
Classification (final decision): 3913.90.
Classification rationale: GIRs 1 and 6.
Cesar Dalston www.dalston.com.br
Source:
Classification Rulings – HS Committee 52rd Session, September 2013.