Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a powder milled from the dried cell coat of a microorganism called Xanthomonas campestris grown under laboratory conditions. It acts as a gluten substitute. Xanthan gum is added to salad dressings, canned gravies and sauces, and even ice cream to give these foods a smoother texture. It also has the ability to hold the particles of a food together well which makes it a good stabilizer. It has recently been shown to be a good substitute for gluten in yeast breads.

HINTS FOR USING IN RECIPES:

Product Amount of Xanthan Gum

Cakes 1/4 tsp per 1 cup gluten-free flour

Bread 1 tsp per 1 cup gluten-free flour

Pizza Crust 2 tsp per 1 cup gluten-free flour

INGREDIENTS: Xanthan Gum

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp

Servings per Container: 7

Nutrient Amount %DV

Calories 70

Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat 0 g 0%

Saturated Fat 0 g 0%

Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Sodium 0 mg 0%

Potassium 0 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 23 g 92%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 0 g

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

Phosphorus 0%