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Xanthan Gum is a plant-based thickening and stabilizing agent. It is named for the bacteria, Xanthomonas campestris, which plays a crucial role in this description. Technically speaking, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, which is just a fancy way to say "a string of multiple sugars." To create xanthan gum, the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium is allowed to ferment on a sugar. The result is a gel that is then dried and milled to create the powder substance.
Xanthan gum has a number of powerful properties. First, it works as an emulsifier, encouraging liquids that normally don't like one another to mix together. Second, it works as thickener, increasing the viscosity of liquids and batters. Third, it can create a creamy texture.
In the world of gluten-free baking, xanthan gum plays the crucial role of imitating gluten. In baking, gluten is what makes dough "doughy." It gives the dough elasticity, as well as viscosity. Those properties help to hold a cookie together while it bakes on a sheet in the oven, and they enable cakes and breads to hold onto the gas bubbles that form inside them - this allows them to rise and take shape. Xanthan gum helps replicate these properties in recipes that do not contain gluten. Shop online today to buy xanthan gum for all your gluten free baking adventures!
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This gluten free product was handled exclusively in our dedicated gluten free facility and tested for gluten free integrity in our quality control laboratory using an ELISA Gluten Assay test.
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As a continued commitment to the quality of the products we make and sell, all of Bob’s Red Mill products are certified kosher pareve or kosher dairy by Rabbi Avrohom Teichman of Kehilla Kosher, Igud HaKashrus of Los Angeles.
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All Bob’s Red Mill products are vegetarian. This product is also vegan, meaning it is made without the use of any animal products including eggs, dairy, and honey.
4.7 / 5.0
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I recommend this product. I tried making gluten free bread without Xanthan gum but was not successful. With this product bread turned out very well.
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helped make great bread
used as an ingredient in homemade gluten-free bread -- the bread was delicious -- nothing like store-bought gluten-free
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Great For Gluten Free Baking
I do a lot of gluten free baking including making different breads. This works really well.
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March 25, 2018
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1 month ago
1 month ago
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
2010
Dietary Preferences / Restrictions:
Gluten Free
In the kitchen, I am:
Serious Home Cook
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My Family
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Staple
This is a staple in our household! So fine in grind that it blends beautifully!
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February 24, 2018
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2 months ago
2 months ago
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
2016?
Dietary Preferences / Restrictions:
Gluten free
In the kitchen, I am:
Not a Cook, but Trying
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My Family
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Great price for quality product
Works as it should. I use it in gluten free bread and get a nice rise.
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February 22, 2018
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2 months ago
2 months ago
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
2013
Dietary Preferences / Restrictions:
Gluten free
In the kitchen, I am:
Serious Home Cook
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My Family
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Great for gluten free baking and cooking with protein powder
I don't follow a gluten free diet, but I like to experiment with different flours and protein powder. Xanthan Gum becomes a must in those cases, making products less dry and more fluffy. A little goes a long way. Works great for baking and pancakes; it also can help smoothies/protein shakes thicken (especially if you use plain whey/pea protein).
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February 1, 2018
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5 months ago
5 months ago
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
August 2016
In the kitchen, I am:
Serious Home Cook
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Myself
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Good product/feel safe buying from here, have before a few times.
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I give your company 5 stars. Thanks
Thank you so much. I now have something to thicken my sons liquids. I contacted you through EMail and your customer service is superior. Thanks again
Angie
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January 25, 2018
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3 months ago
3 months ago
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
2018
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Son needs honey constisancy thickened liquid
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Serious Home Cook
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My Family
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Hard to rate
The xanthan gum was part of a recipe for gluten free donuts. The donuts turned out fine, but it is difficult to say just how much of that was due to the xanthan gum.
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January 2, 2018
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4 months ago
4 months ago
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
2017
Dietary Preferences / Restrictions:
None
In the kitchen, I am:
Serious Home Cook
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My Family
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Adds creaminess and thickening to shakes
I make protein shakes for breakfast in a blender. This is ice, water, protein powder and a sprinkle of Xanthan Gum. Without this addition, my shakes would be watery. Now they are thick and delicious. I look forward to having one each morning.
(Just to note: I use Myoplex powdered shake mix which I think is the best for taste and calories while being protein.
(Just to note: I use Myoplex powdered shake mix which I think is the best for taste and calories while being protein.
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November 22, 2017
Bob's Red Mill Customer Since:
2000
Dietary Preferences / Restrictions:
low calorie
In the kitchen, I am:
Not a Cook, but Trying
Cooking For:
Myself
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Louise M
on Apr 26, 2018
A gluten free merchant I can trust
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on Apr 15, 2018
quality and price
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on Apr 26, 2018
Quality is very good
Elizabeth H
on Apr 17, 2018
Quality is very good
Elizabeth H
on Apr 17, 2018
I have been reading the BabyCakes cookbook, from the popular gluten- and dairy-free bakery in NYC, and most of Erin McKenna's recipes call for this.
Alexandra S
on Apr 8, 2018
What is the source of this Xanthan gum?
BEST ANSWER: Our Xanthan Gum is a 100% single ingredient and does not contain or use in the manufacturing process any additives, carriers, preservatives, and/or processing aids. It's made from a microorganism called Xanthomonas Camestris and produced by fermentation of dextrose from wheat and sucrose from sugar beets. Although fermented from the dextrose of wheat it is completely gluten free; gluten is only found in the protein of wheat.
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- Sarena S Staff on Nov 3, 2017
How much xanthan gum should you use per cup of gluten free flour when making waffles?
Is this derived from corn?
BEST ANSWER: No, this product is not derived from corn.
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- Sarena S Staff on Oct 31, 2017
What is the source of the glucose used in the fermentation process? Corn, wheat, soy?
BEST ANSWER: It's made from a microorganism called Xanthomonas Camestris and produced by fermentation of dextrose from wheat and sucrose from sugar beets. Although fermented from the dextrose of wheat it is completely gluten free; gluten is only found in the protein of wheat.
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- Whitney B Staff on Apr 5, 2018
What country is this xanthan gum from? Is it imported from outside of the US?
BEST ANSWER: Hi! Our Xanthan Gum comes from both Austria and France.
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- Whitney B Staff on Feb 28, 2018
How should you store Xanthan Gum? In the frig or freezer? In the pantry?
BEST ANSWER: This product is best kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, preferably the fridge or freezer. It will keep up to 24 months when stored properly.
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- Sarena S Staff on Dec 18, 2017
Is this product made in a facility that also processes either tree nuts or beans? What about any other common allergens? Thanks
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this product has been processed in a facility that also processes tree nuts and beans.
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- Sarena S Staff on Dec 12, 2017
Please can you let us know if your xantam gum is Halal . URGENT ?
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for contacting us about this. All of our products are vegetarian, however not all are vegan. We do process some dairy products and all ingredients are clearly marked on the label. Our products are not certified Halal but they are all certified Kosher by OK Kosher
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- Bob’s Red Mill C Staff on Dec 4, 2017
Is it derived from wheat? Would that make it safe for people allergic to wheat and gluten?
BEST ANSWER: It is produced by the fermentation of dextrose from wheat and sucrose of sugar beets. Our Xanthan Gum is a 100% single ingredient and does not contain or use in the manufacturing process any additives, carriers, preservatives, and/or processing aids. Although made from the dextrose of wheat is it completely gluten free. Gluten is only found in the protein of wheat, not the dextrose.
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- Sarena S Staff on Nov 13, 2017
