Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is a fermentation-derived powdered thickener used to give liquids body and gluten-free doughs structure.
About Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is a fine powdered polysaccharide produced by fermentation. Cooks use small amounts to thicken liquids and help sauces or dressings hold an even texture. In gluten-free baking, it helps bind batters and doughs and gives them structure when wheat gluten is absent.
It has little flavour of its own, but its texture can become sticky or gummy when too much is used. The powder is added as a separate ingredient in some recipes, while other gluten-free flour blends already include it. This entry means xanthan gum itself, not a flour blend or prepared sauce.
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Xanthan gum nutrition & diet
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