Xanthan vs. Xanthin — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Xanthan and Xanthin
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Definitions
Xanthan
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris
Xanthin
Alternative spelling of xanthine
Xanthin
Same as xanthine.
Xanthin
A yellow insoluble coloring matter extracted from yellow flowers; specifically, the coloring matter of madder.
Xanthin
One of the gaseous or volatile decomposition products of the xanthates, and probably identical with carbon disulphide.
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