Updated July 05, 2016. Definition: A central bank is an independent national authority that conducts monetary policy, regulates banks, and provides financial services including economic research. Its goals are to stabilize the nation's currency, keep unemployment low, and prevent inflation.
Xanthan gum is a sugar-like compound made by mixing aged (fermented) sugars with a certain kind of bacteria. It is used to make medicine. Xanthan gum is used for lowering blood sugar and total cholesterol in people with diabetes. It is also used as a laxative.
Xanthan gum is produced by a bacteria, called Xanthomonas campestris. When the bacterial fermentation is accomplished, the liquid is pasteurized to kill the organisms, and the gum is recovered by the precipitation with isopropanol or ethanol. 1. Function 1. Soluble in both cold and hot water; High viscosity at low concentrations; Highly pseudoplastic