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xanthan gum

xan·than gum [ ˈzan-thən-]

xanthan gum

noun

[ˈzan-thən-]

Definition of xanthan gum

: a polysaccharide that is produced by fermentation of carbohydrates by a gram-negative bacterium (Xanthomonas campestris) and is a thickening and suspending agent used especially in pharmaceuticals and prepared foods

— called also xanthan

Recent Examples on the Web

//Add the coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and egg yolks and mix together.
— Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, "Low-carb chicken and dumplings for when it’s cold outside and you’re trying to stay keto," 30 Oct. 2019
//Caporicci rounds out his ice cream base with an extra dose of protein from milk powder and a carb trio of guar, locust and xanthan gums.
— Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "The molecular science behind a Larkspur shop’s blueberry ice cream," 27 Sep. 2019
//The McCafe Pumpkin Spice flavored syrup contains: fructose, water, nonfat dry milk, propylene glycol, and 2% or less caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, salt, sucralose, and extracts of annatto.
— Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "What to Know About Pumpkin Spice Lattes, From a Nutritionist Who Loves Them," 13 Aug. 2019
//About a dozen protestors then poured buckets of fake blood, made of water, food coloring and xanthan gum, down the street.
— oregonlive.com, "Protestors spill fake blood in front of Portland ICE headquarters," 19 July 2019
//Critics haven’t been quieted: The milk still contains xanthan gum.
— Heather Haddon, WSJ, "Anyone for Diglycerides? Anyone? Food Scientists Are Getting Fed Up With Picky Eaters," 12 Oct. 2018
//An easy solution is to add more liquid, lecithin, butter, or even xanthan gum to the recipe to retain moisture.
— Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "Guide to plant-based sweeteners, such as Stevia, Truvia," 8 May 2018
//September 1977) Cream cheese usually contains one or more of a trio of ingredients—xanthan gum, guar gum, and locust bean gum—that help thicken and stabilize it.
— Popular Mechanics, "33 Things We've Learned Over the Years," 5 Jan. 2018
//About a dozen protestors then poured buckets of fake blood, made of water, food coloring and xanthan gum, down the street.
— oregonlive.com, "Protestors spill fake blood in front of Portland ICE headquarters," 19 July 2019

First Known Use of xanthan gum

1964, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for xanthan gum

xanth- (from New Latin Xanthomonas, genus name) + -an entry 3

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