What is xanthan gum made of?
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Xanthan gum is a food additive found in many products such as condiments, ice cream and salad dressings. It is used as to thicken these commercially produced products.
Significance
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, made from a combination of different sugars. It comes from the breaking down of corn syrup into its basic polymer properties.
Benefits
The addition of xanthan gum into liquid products stabilizes them, giving items such as ketchup and mayonnaise their viscous texture.
Considerations
People allergic to corn should look out for xanthan gum. Otherwise xathan gum is well tolerated and causes no reactions.
Benefits
People who are allergic to wheat gluten use xanthan gum to thicken foods since they cannot tolerate traditional flour.
History
Xanthan gum gets its name for the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris which is used during the fermentation process.
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