Xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a 100% biodegradable natural gelling agent. Guaranteed GMO-free, it comes from the fermentation of vegetable sugars. This gelling agent makes it possible to produce gels for household products (gel of vinegar, citric acid, soda crystals, percarbonate, etc.).

By combining it with powders, you will obtain agel texture that will make cleaning easier and which allows it to stay in place, even on inclined surfaces. The gel does not run and dries much less quickly. As a result, you use much less product and you simplify cleaning.

Tips for use:

Dose the xanthan gum between 0.3 and 2% depending on the desired viscosity, directly in vinegar or in an aqueous solution of citric acid, or percarbonate… Pour the xanthan gum slowly in rain while mixing to separate the particles well. Wait for complete rehydration (about 5min) and mix from time to time then finish with a whisk.

Here are some ideas for household gels made from xanthan gum:

• Multi-purpose vinegar gel (anti-limescale, descaling, degreasing): Dissolve 4 to 8gr of xanthan gum in 400ml of vinegar (depending on the desired texture) and mix vigorously (if possible with electric whisk). Pour the preparation into a pump bottle of at least 500ml. For a more liquid version, pour only 4gr of gum, for the maintenance of your toilets or to clean your taps. For a gel texture, in anti-limescale application on the walls on the joints or the shower walls, put rather 8gr of gum in your preparation.
• Soda percarbonate gel (whitening, cleaning, descaling): Mix 400ml of water with 40gr of sodium percarbonate in a salad bowl. Add 8gr of xanthan gum very slowly (even if the percarbonate is not completely dissolved) and mix again. Pour everything into a bottle of at least 500ml. This recipe will allow you to clean your oven, tile joints, barbecue grills,... You can adapt this recipe with other powders such as citric acid (scaling, rust removal) or soda crystals (surfaces to be degreased, burnt pans).
• Dishwashing liquid: Pour 400ml of water into a bowl and add 4 tablespoons of soda crystals and 1 tablespoon of black-soap. Mix vigorously (with an electric whisk if possible) until the powder is completely dissolved. Add 8gr of xanthan gum and mix. Pour the mixture into a pump bottle of at least 500ml.

Composition:

100% xanthan gum (EC No: 234-394-2).

Storage Tip:

Store in a place protected from humidity and heat (maximum 30°C). Close the bag tightly after use.

Precautions for use:

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not ingest or inhale the powder. Avoid contact with eyes.

My contribution for the planet:

The carbon index of this product is very low. In addition, the company offsets 100% of its CO² emissions. The bag can be recycled.