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100% Pure Premium Xanthan Gum – Grade A

One of the most remarkable properties of xanthan gum is its ability to produce a large increase in the viscosity of a liquid by adding a very small quantity of gum, on the order of one percent. In most foods, it is used at 0.5%, and can be used in lower concentrations. The viscosity of xanthan gum solutions decreases with higher shear rates; this is called shear thinning or pseudoplasticity. This means that a product subjected to shear, whether from mixing, shaking or even chewing, will thin out, but, once the shear forces are removed, the food will thicken back up. A practical use would be in salad dressing: The xanthan gum makes it thick enough at rest in the bottle to keep the mixture fairly homogeneous, but the shear forces generated by shaking and pouring thins it, so it can be easily poured. When it exits the bottle, the shear forces are removed and it thickens back up, so it clings to the salad.

In foods, xanthan gum is most often found in salad dressings and sauces. It helps to prevent oil separation by stabilizing the emulsion, although it is not an emulsifier. Xanthan gum also helps suspend solid particles, such as spices. Also used in frozen foods and beverages, xanthan gum helps create the pleasant texture in many ice creams, along with guar gum and locust bean gum. Toothpaste often contains xanthan gum, wherein it serves as a binder to keep the product uniform. Xanthan gum also helps thicken commercial egg substitutes made from egg whites, to replace the fat and emulsifiers found in yolks. It is also a preferred method of thickening liquids for those with swallowing disorders, since it does not change the colour or flavour of foods or beverages at typical use levels.

Xanthan gum is also used in gluten-free baking. Since the gluten found in wheat must be omitted, xanthan gum is used to give the dough or batter a "stickiness" that would otherwise be achieved with the gluten.

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Xanthan Gum 100% Pure

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Product Dimensions	22 x 15 x 2 cm; 220 g
Manufacturer reference	5055446829284
Weight	200 g
Units	200.0 gram(s)
Storage Instructions	Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight in the container provided
Manufacturer contact	Super Foods Express Ltd
Country of origin of primary ingredient(s)	United States
LocationProducedIn of primary ingredient(s)	United States
Brand	Super Foods Express
Cuisine	English
Speciality	Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Suitable for Vegetarians
Package Information	Heat Sealed
Manufacturer	Super Foods Express Ltd

Xanthan Gum – Grade A (200 g)

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