xanthan gum

American  

[zan-thuhn guhm] / ˈzæn θən ˈgʌm /

noun

1. Nutrition. a water-soluble natural gum produced by the fermentation of sugar with certain microorganisms and used as a binder, extender, or stabilizer in foods and other products.

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xanthan gum British  

/ ˈzænˌθæn /

noun

1. a complex polysaccharide exuded by colonies of the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris: used as a food additive in salad dressings, dairy products, etc

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xanthan gum Scientific  

/ zăn′thən /

1. 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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It has the same ingredients — from beef to xanthan gum — but of course the inputs, such as property rates and labor costs, vary widely from country to country.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

Even in small amounts, xanthan gum prevented organoids from fusing together, and it did so without any side effects on organoid development.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2025

I reached out to my network of friends and extended friends who were celiac to get tips on good gluten-free brands and filled my pantry with alternative flours and xanthan gum.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023

For this recipe, the unconventional touches include gluten-free all-purpose flour and a bit of xanthan gum or psyllium husk powder.

From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2021

I’m betting it got its creaminess from xanthan gum or some other additive.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan