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xanthan

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[zan-thuhn] / ˈzæn θən /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of xanthan

1960–65; probably Xanth(omonas campestris) bacterium which produces the gum + -an, variant of -ane

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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

These include everything from cornstarch and arrowroot to xanthan gum and good ol' gelatin.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2023

Stuff like xanthan gum, which is made from bacteria; Carbopol, which is an acrylic polymer like house paint; and gelatin, which is made from cow cartilage.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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