Xanthan Gum

Xantham gum is a food thickener that is created when sugar is fermented by a type of bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. Until recently it was thought that since Xantham gum is a soluble fiber, it passes through the digestive tract as a non-calorie food.
However, a recent study published in Nature Microbiology found that there are two bacteria in the G.I. tract that can break down and use xanthan gum.
Xanthan gum is broken down in the intestine to its constituent monosaccharides, which are then fermented to produce short-chain fatty acids that can be used by the body and will contribute to the total caloric intake, and also contribute to a possible shift in population in specific bacterial colonies in the gut microbiome.

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[pattiannepascual]

Although i don't have an issue with xanthan gum, why not just use flax or chia seeds soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to achieve the gel viscosity?

[scarface]

Should I throw out my protein powder ? 😢

[ЧитаДрита-шю]

What about additive in gluten free bread ?

[incensejunkie]

I can't use it, I get horrible rashes from it (and yes was able to narrow it down) . Another friend of mine who also went keto found it bloated her up so significantly, she was asked more than a few times when she was due.

Not surprisingly, none of us use it now. I found gelatin can also help give some extra thickening properties to keto baking and cooking (eg keto tortillas or keto breads like pumpkin). My friend just laughs at those who thought a 58 yr old woman could become pregnant 🤣 (though I guess with IVF, anything's possible...)

[TheReubah]

name a soluble fibre that's shown to be bad for you and/or your micro biome. just one.