Characterization of xanthan gum produced from sugar cane broth

► Xanthan gum was produced by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris NRRL B-1459. ► The components used were sucrose, Brewer's yeast; and NH4NO3. ► Xanthan gum was produce with the desired molecular weight and total sugar content. ► The xanthan gum was also evaluated using Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H NMR).