What Is Xanthan Gum And Why Is It In Everything

If you’ve looked at a lot of ingredient labels on food, you’ve probably noticed that xanthan gum pops up a lot. In fact, it pops up in a lot of non-food products as well, like shampoo, but what exactly is xanthan, besides a great Scrabble word? While it is a food additive, you don’t have to worry too much about xanthan gum, because it is nothing more than a thickening agent. It doesn’t really have a taste on its own, but it simply holds things together. Let’s take a look at what xanthan gum is and why it’s in everything.

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[fearlessway]

Xanthan Gum was used on oil rigs to thicken the sludge used to transport oil and water.
It binds to the intestines and reduces absorption of nutrients.

[mothershelper]

Thanks for the information. I was just watching a video about using xanthan gum to thicken kefir into a pudding and got curious what it actually was. You answered that very well. Keep up the good work!

[justachick]

Well this was unexpectedly interesting. 🤔

[PoeLemic]

Thank you for teaching us about Xanthan Gum. I plan to use it as a thickener. I was not aware of what it was used for. I've seen it in products but didn't know, but I know now.

[howmuchchina]

I recently started to use X-gum in my homemade hot sauces without knowing much about it 😅 so thanks for the infos I feel like I can keep up peacefully ^^

[ZephyrSix]

all of the gum additives give a monotonous and overly uniform texture to foods apart from causing digestive problems in some people. What ever did humanity do before Xanthan Gum came along? I think we did just fine but here it is now and it's not going away. I avoid foods with added gums whenever possible, but it's really hard since it's in so many products.

[bigg]

I came here because I noticed it in my hot sauce. I'm glad to know it's mostly benign.

[susanjohnson]

I first heard about this from one of the chef on the food channel. I can't remember the chefs name
But I can see his face in my head (where else) but I think he's still on the channel. I don't have any TV in my house anymore.

[pnwRC.]

Great video that's very informative!

[Lemonz]

I use it when I make my own dressings for salads. It makes the dressings stick better om the salad. :)

[dominalgenesis]

Thought it said Xanax gum at first....

[valeria-militiamessalina]

Allene Rosalind Jeanes was _part_ of the team that developed xanthan gum. She is usually remembered for her role in developing dextran.

[Digitalhunny]

But why's xanthan gum _called_ xanthan gum? 🤔😂😂😂

[danielconway]

Sriracha brought this additive to my attention

[lefragrance]

They could use corn starch or other thickening agents. They don't need to use xanthan gum in European food products so why do they use it in the U.S.?

[samchasteen]

YES ITS IN EVERYTHING AND TOXIC TO DOGS.

[trublacking]

In all seriousness why of other countries banned it is my question

[discountbeefcakes]

Xanthan sure is a weird flavor for gum

[kexxik]

Stop putting it into everything. A "freshly cut" (how they call it) horseradish in a jar is so thick I can make a snowman from it. Ice creams with it feel so unnatural, I had to throw them away. Even yogurt-mayonaise-based herring salad has guar gum nowadays and tastes terribly. I don't get why nowadays everything must be "stabilised". :/

[TheyCallMe_TC]

YOUR NOT GOING TO SKIP PASS THAT, LIKE YOU DIDN'T SAY TOILET BOWL CLEANER??!!!