Hetero-polysaccharide produced by pure fermentation of Agrobacterium tumefaciens, purified by recovery with isopropanol, dried and milled. It is a thickening and stabilising hydrocolloid giving aqueous solution of high viscosity and high yield value even at low concentrations and us unaffected by temperature. Displays pseudoplastic non thixotropic behaviour. It offers shear thinning rheology, high tolerance to electrolytes and a smooth & velvety skin feel. Combined with Naternal Guar Gum P its the ideal replacement for synthetic polymers.