Xanthan Gum (Gluten-free/Vegan thickening)

Xanthan Gum is a vegan thickening agent that is sourced purely from plants and also works as a stabilizer. It has a number of powerful properties: First, it works as an emulsifier, enabling liquids that normally don't like one another to mix together. Second, it works as a thickener in liquids and batters.

Because baked goods made with regular flours depend on gluten for structure, those made with gluten-free flours will often require a thickener to keep them from crumbling. Most gluten-free baking recipes suggest Xanthan Gum. 

• Can be used as an alternative to corn starch.
• A natural thickener, Xantham gum will help thicken sauces, dips soups and other recipes to your desired results.

A natural carbohydrate made of corn sugar treated and fermented with the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris. In gluten-free cooking, It plays a crucial role in imitating gluten. In baking, gluten is what makes dough sticky, elastic and viscous. 

For a cup of gluten-free flour use 1 tsp of xanthan for cakes and cookies and 2 tsp for bread and pizza.

• It acts as a binder, stabilizer, and thickener
• It also helps in creating a uniform texture in food products
• It acts as a fat replacement
• It helps to create a creamy texture
• In Frozen foods, it prevents the formation of ice crystals and also can act as an additive in ice cream or desserts.
• Use as an emulsifier in cosmetic applications

• The primary health benefit of xanthan gum is it acts as a replacement for gluten. People who suffer from celiac disease or gluten intolerance can enjoy baked food and other items without gluten. Other health benefits of xanthan gum include laxative effects.
• Helps people with swallowing problems by making the liquids thicker.
• It also helps in stabilizing blood sugar levels.