Rhizobian Gum God Film-Forming Agent No known benefits Rhizobian Gum at a glance Polysaccharide gum produced by the fermentation of Rhizobium bacterium Components include glucose, glucuronic acid, and galactose Used as a film-forming and suspending agent Ruled safe as used in cosmetics Rhizobian Gum description Rhizobian gum is a polysaccharide gum produced by the fermentation of Rhizobium bacterium, a type of bacteria found in the roots and stems of sunflowers and wheat. Some of its components include the sugars glucose, glucuronic acid, and galactose. In cosmetics, rhizobian gum serves as a film-forming agent and a suspending agent. It can also be used as a thickener. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has ruled rhizobian gum is safe as used in cosmetics. Typical usage levels in cosmetics are 0.05–2% and is sometimes combined with similar ingredient acacia senegal gum. Related ingredients: Xanthan Gum Acacia Senegal Gum