It is saccharine exudation obtained from the stem of Fraxinus ornus Linn, belonging to family Oleaceae.
MANNA
Biological Source
It is saccharine exudation obtained from the stem of Fraxinus ornus Linn, belonging to family Oleaceae.
Geographical Source
It is small tree widely found in Mediterranean basin and
Southern Europe. It is also reported in Spain and commercially cultivated in
Sicily.
Morphology
Chemical Constituents
Xanthan gum is composed of chiefly D-glucosyl, D-manno-syl
and D-glucosyluronic acid residues along with variant quantum of O-acetyl and
pyruvic acid acetal. The primary structure essentially comprises of a cellulose
backbone with trisaccharide side chains and the repeating moiety being a
pentasaccharide.
Use
It is used as a laxative.
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