Xanthomonas campestris

This is an aerobic bacteria found in soil and water. It is considered a problem species for farmers and fungicides are used to curb crop damage as it causes black lesions on fruits and vegetables. Most notably, however, is its use in Xanthan Gum used as a thickener in most commercial products today including salad dressing, toothpaste, ice cream and pasta sauce. It is normally substituted for starch in any number of items.

Full: Xanthomonas campestris
Japanese: X. キャンペストリス
Type: Bacteria

Story Details:
This microbe is first seen around the kiviak when Hasegawa Haruka reprimands Itsuki Keizou Sensei for digging up her experiment without her permission.