The bacterium used for the fermentation comes from cabbage and is called Xanthomonas campestris, hence the name. It's also a fairly recent discovery, in the grand scheme of things: It was first ...

Xanthomonasaxonopodis pv citri (Xac) affects citrus cultivars and causes canker lesions. In contrast, Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc) affects crucifers and causes black rot. Each genome ...

However, with the addition of xanthan gum, a fine powder made from the combination of sugar and Xanthomonas campestris bacteria, cakes made without wheat can still be light and fluffy. When it ...