Authentic Foods Xanthan Gum
- Gluten Free Food Preparations: Used in place of gluten free flour as a baking aid in gluten free foods. Gluten imparts elasticity to the dough allowing the dough to hold the gases formed by fermentation. Fermentation causes the rising effect. For those recipes in which you need to omit the gluten, Xanthan Gum is used as a substitute for the missing gluten. If you suffer from gluten intolerances or allergies, then look for Xanthan Gum as an ingredient on the label..
- Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Applications: Used in tooth pastes, lotions, shampoos, and tablet formulations. Cosmetic manufacturers add a very small amount of Xanthan Gum to cream-based products to keep the individual ingredients from separating..
- Industrial Applications: Used in cleaners, paints, ceramic glazes, and inks..