xanthan gum
noun
xan·than gum
ˈzan-thən- 
: a polysaccharide that is produced by fermentation of carbohydrates by a gram-negative bacterium (Xanthomonas campestris) and is a thickening and suspending agent used especially in pharmaceuticals and prepared foods
called also xanthan
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Many one-to-one gluten-free flour replacements contain xanthan gum.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
When used in larger quantities, xanthan gum may help regulate blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
These side effects are usually only experienced when taking much larger doses of xanthan gum than commonly found in food and drink products.8
Some research suggests that long-term xanthan gum intake may negatively affect overall gut health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
Notably, Häagen-Dazs doesn’t include any of the stabilizers or gums, like soy lecithin or xanthan gum, that other brands use as preservatives or thickeners.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
When used in larger quantities, xanthan gum may help regulate blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
These side effects are usually only experienced when taking much larger doses of xanthan gum than commonly found in food and drink products.8
Some research suggests that long-term xanthan gum intake may negatively affect overall gut health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
Notably, Häagen-Dazs doesn’t include any of the stabilizers or gums, like soy lecithin or xanthan gum, that other brands use as preservatives or thickeners.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
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xanthan gum
noun
xan·than gum
ˈzan-thən-
: a polysaccharide that is produced by fermentation of carbohydrates by a bacterium (Xanthomonas campestris) and is a thickening and suspending agent used especially in pharmaceuticals and prepared foods
called also xanthan
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