Thickener · E415
A polysaccharide made by bacterial fermentation that thickens liquids and stabilizes sauces.
Produced by fermenting sugars with Xanthomonas campestris bacteria.
Small amounts make liquids thicker and keep particles suspended — common in dressings and gluten-free baking.
General education only, not medical advice. Drafted Oct 2026 · pending qualified expert review.