KELTROL SF is a food-grade xanthan gum suitable for use in food preparations where smooth flow properties are required. KELTROL SF imparts high solution viscosity at low concentrations and solutions exhibit pseudoplastic flow over a wide shear rate range. At low shear rates and concentrations, solutions tend to exhibit Newtonian flow behavior and are compatible with and stable in solutions containing high salt concentrations. KELTROL SF is soluble and stable in both acid and alkaline conditions and exhibits synergistic increase in viscosity when used with guar and locust bean gum. KELTROL SF provides excellent suspension for insoluble solids and oil droplets, contributing excellent mouthfeel to foods. It results in smooth flow when dressings are poured and exhibits low viscosity while processing, fully recovering viscosity after shearing.