The global xanthan gum market has witnessed steady growth over the past decade, driven primarily by its versatile application across a wide range of industries. As a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, xanthan gum is widely used as a thickening, suspending, and stabilizing agent in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and oil drilling fluids. As of 2025, the market is valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate...