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xanthan gum
/ ˈzænˌθæn /
noun
- a complex polysaccharide exuded by colonies of the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris: used as a food additive in salad dressings, dairy products, etc
xanthan gum
/ zăn′thən /
- A natural gum of high molecular weight produced by fermentation of glucose (usually in the form of corn syrup) with bacteria. Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer in commercial food preparation.
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Gluten-free noodles are often made with some sort of gelling agent like xanthan gum to bind the ingredients together.
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