Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. biochemistry A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris
Examples
“You'll be hard pressed to find a canned or jarred gooey food product that doesn't contain xanthan gum.”
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“Because it involved a little chemical called xanthan gum.”
“Their research accomplishments include determining dietary requirements for and metabolism of various nutrients, development of food additives such as xanthan gum, breeding special plants such as "high-oil" corn, and more.”
“I completely acknowledge the irony in seeking out all-natural, non-chemically enhanced ingredients for this drink when I’m adding a white powder called xanthan gum to it myself.”
“Most will also include an emulsifier, such as xanthan gum (in the case of mass-produced ice cream) or egg yolk, in more traditional recipes.”
“Other hydrocolloids have suffered severe price differentials simply based on their country of origin such as xanthan gum from China.”
“Tabasco but is made witout the thickening agents such as xanthan gum that are sometimes found in Mexican hot sauces -- the thickness comes from the peppers.”
“They eventually figured out how to use blends of different flours, as well as xanthan gum, a binder that holds baked goods together.”
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“Some mixtures will contain a small amount of leavening or xanthan gum, as a binder.”
“Other brands of media crema include so much thickening agent (like xanthan gum) that the texture and appearance (and probably taste) resemble thick Elmer's Glue, especially when cold.”
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Naturally occurring gums and resins.
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