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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.

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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Xanthan gum, derived from plants like cabbage and known for its carbohydrate content, serves as a natural protective barrier in cosmetics.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2023

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