Xnathan Gum - 6oz

Xanthan Gum (Powder) - 170g (6oz)

100% Pure Powder

Natural Thickener

Excellent for Gluten Free Baking

Wheat Free

Xanthan gum is a largely indigestible polysaccharide that is produced by bacteria called Xanthomonas Campestris. The bacteria is place in a growth environment that contains sugars and other nutrients, and the resulting product of bacterial fermentation is purified, dried, powdered, and sold as xanthan gum. The powder is commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to prevent ingredients from separating).

Suggested Uses:

Use as a bulk-forming laxative to treat constipation.

Lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Lowering cholesterol levels in people with diabetes.

Use as a saliva substitute for dry mouth.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.5 tsp (1.15 g)

Servings Per Container 147

Amount per serving per Calories 0   Calories from fat 0

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

A natural carbohydrate, Xanthan Gum is made of corn sugar treated and fermented with the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris, from which Xanthan Gum gets its odd-sounding name.

How much Xanthan Gum for Gluten Free Baking?

Cookies………………………………….¼ teaspoon per cup of flour
Cakes and Pancakes……………………½ teaspoon per cup of flour
Muffins and Quick Breads…………… ¾ teaspoon per cup of flour
Breads………………………………….1 to 1-½ tsp. per cup of flour
Pizza Dough…………………..……….. 2 teaspoons per cup of flour
For Salad Dressings…..Use ½ tsp. Xanthan Gum per 8 oz. of liquid.

Ingredient: Xanthan Gum.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in a cool dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.