Xanthan gum, also known as corn sugar gum, is a naturally occurring polysaccharide obtained from the fermentation of glucose or sucrose by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is approved in the EU as a food additive under the number E415. The human organism cannot metabolize xanthan gum, which is why it can be counted among dietary fibers. Food producers use the odorless, slightly yellowish powder as a gelling agent, thickener and filler. The food additive is used in many foods. These include desserts, ice cream, milkshakes, jelly, jam, marmalade, sour vegetables, soups, sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise, canned fish, canned meat, baked goods, canned fruit and canned vegetables. B2B suppliers deliver not only to food manufacturers, but also to medical and cosmetic product companies, as E415 is also suitable for shampoos and washing gels, for example.