Xanthan Gum Solubility and Thickening in Oil vs. Water
Question
Regarding Xanthan Gum:
1. Does Xanthan Gum `ละลายในน้ำมันได้เลย` (dissolve directly in oil)?
2. Is there a specific `วิธีกวนในน้ำมันเหมือนละลายในน้ำ` (mixing method in oil like dissolving in water)?
3. Does it `ไปเพิ่มความหนืดในกระบวนการละลายในน้ำมัน` (increase viscosity during the oil dissolving process) or does it `หนืดตอนที่รวมกับน้ำ` (thicken when combined with water)?
Answer
Xanthan Gum Solubility in Oil
Xanthan Gum is not soluble in oil. It is a water-soluble thickener.
To use Xanthan Gum in a formula containing oil or glycerin, it is recommended to disperse the Xanthan Gum in the oil or glycerin first. This helps to prevent clumping and makes it easier for the Xanthan Gum to dissolve completely when the water phase is added. The thickening effect and gel texture will develop when the Xanthan Gum is dissolved in water, not when it is mixed with oil.
Mixing method:
- Disperse Xanthan Gum in the oil or glycerin phase.
- Add the water phase while stirring or blending at high speed until a gel texture is formed.
