xanthan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of xanthan
1960–65; probably Xanth(omonas campestris) bacterium which produces the gum + -an, variant of -ane
Example Sentences
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As reported in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the key to preventing organoids from clumping was xanthan gum, a widely used food additive.
From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025
The bakery is not only free from gluten and the other seven most common allergens, but also free from rice, corn, potatoes and xanthan gum.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023
Put the charred jalapeños, cream cheese, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and xanthan gum in a medium saucepan.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2023
In a large bowl, lightly whisk together the flour mix, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, xanthan gum, allspice, cloves, orange peel and salt until combined.
From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2022
I found one such TV dinner that included thirty-one ingredients, from guar and xanthan gum to “natural grill flavor.”
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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