Microbial Gums


2.2.4 Microbial Gums
Microbial Gums are produced by certain selected miroorganisms in the course of fermentation. The resulting exopolysacharides are usually isolated from the fermentation broth by appropriate procedures.
A few typical examples are described below, for instance: Xanthan Gum; Chitin.

Source: Pharmacognosy And Pharmacobiotechnology By Ashutosh Kar

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