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Xanthan gum is used by people who are allergic to gluten to add volume and viscosity to bread and other gluten free baked goods. A natural carbohydrate.
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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Barry Farms is known for their quality and rare, hard-to-find ingredients. Xanthan Gum is no exception, but anything can be found on Amazon, right? Barry Farms to the rescue!
Xanthan Gum is used to modify the viscosity of liquids, on a very low scale (typically 1/3 tsp per 1 gallon). Because of the difficulty in combining Xanthan Gum to a liquid evenly, you should mix this into your liquid very slowly, in a blender at full speed, and it should be one of your steps (before adding other ingredients, including Guar Gum).
Many ice creams and popsicles, even Italian ices, call for two main ingredients: Xanthan Gum and sometimes Guar Gum (also available from Barry Farms: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00015UC5M?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8). Both of these gums behave quite differently, and Xanthan Gum can be harder to mix into your liquid solution (again, mix in slowly via blender running on high), but both are effective means to preventing crystallization of liquids, which is the secret to making softer ice cream and popsicles instead of rock hard ice!
Another interesting characteristic of Xanthan Gum is its ability to thin out when subjected to forces such as shaking (called shearing), which makes it great for poured sauces, as it will thicken back up after having exited the bottle. It can also prevent oils from separating from liquid-oil emulsions (think salad dressing). It is also more stable under a wider range of temperatures and pH than other gums.
Xanthan Gum can also be used to give dough the stickiness that is needed in gluten-free baking, as gluten is usually what gives that sticky characteristic to dough. And no matter the use, Xanthan Gum will always remain colorless and flavorless, so it can be used for just about any need that suits it.
Xanthan Gum is used to modify the viscosity of liquids, on a very low scale (typically 1/3 tsp per 1 gallon). Because of the difficulty in combining Xanthan Gum to a liquid evenly, you should mix this into your liquid very slowly, in a blender at full speed, and it should be one of your steps (before adding other ingredients, including Guar Gum).
Many ice creams and popsicles, even Italian ices, call for two main ingredients: Xanthan Gum and sometimes Guar Gum (also available from Barry Farms: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00015UC5M?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8). Both of these gums behave quite differently, and Xanthan Gum can be harder to mix into your liquid solution (again, mix in slowly via blender running on high), but both are effective means to preventing crystallization of liquids, which is the secret to making softer ice cream and popsicles instead of rock hard ice!
Another interesting characteristic of Xanthan Gum is its ability to thin out when subjected to forces such as shaking (called shearing), which makes it great for poured sauces, as it will thicken back up after having exited the bottle. It can also prevent oils from separating from liquid-oil emulsions (think salad dressing). It is also more stable under a wider range of temperatures and pH than other gums.
Xanthan Gum can also be used to give dough the stickiness that is needed in gluten-free baking, as gluten is usually what gives that sticky characteristic to dough. And no matter the use, Xanthan Gum will always remain colorless and flavorless, so it can be used for just about any need that suits it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, that says it all...add some to anything as a thickener / tiny bit - works wonders. Fast delivery from family run farm/store (nice folks) - average pricing.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By K J Klein
Amazon Verified Purchase
Was very happy to find this at such a resonable price and I am sure it will a very good product. The unfortunate part is they seem to charge shipping according to the price of an item, not the weight. By the time you add up shipping and price of the xanthan gum you will pay the same anywhere. Not a savings!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality Product
I needed xanthan gum for a recipe but didn't want to pay a bunch for it from the grocery store. This product was reasonably priced and high quality.
Published 3 days ago by KimPossible
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes the smoothest smoothies!
Just a sprinkle of this and my protein shakes are so smoothe and creamy! It will last forever and shipping was quick and packaged nicely. Would buy again....... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Twilight
5.0 out of 5 stars
just right size
I needed a small amount and 4 oz. is just right. It also arrived right on time. II'm happy with the purchase.
Published 3 months ago by B.K.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not sure what to say
So this can be used for many things but what I wanted it for it just didn't work right. I bought this for keeping coffee mixtures together when I blended them with ice and it still... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Zellywelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needed additive for gluten free cookies
Xanthan Gum is needed in recipes that are gluten free, which I am trying, as wheat seems to make me want more to eat.
Published 4 months ago by Phyllis S. Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the price
It is hard to find xanthan gum around town. While I paid a lot for shipping because I needed it so soon, it was worth the price. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Megan
4.0 out of 5 stars
gluten free but I'm not gluten intolerant
A very good thickener for frozen low fat coffee drinks. Speedy delivery very good packaging. Will buy this again. Nice large package should last a while.
Published 4 months ago by shoopoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Xanthan Gum
Great, I used to use cornstarch as thickening agent, but now this is the product I will be using for this purpose.
Published 5 months ago by CARLOS R. DILLON
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT
USED FOR ACID REFLUX IN BABY FORMULA WORKS GREAT! I MIX 1 TBS IN 20 OZ WATER AND USE 1/3 TO 1/2 OZ PER BOTTLE. GREAT QUALITY PRODUCT NO PROBLEMS EVER WITH THAT. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Few
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Price and Quality.
Recently I have gotten into baking "Gluten-Free". Many recipes called for this product, but at my local store its nearly 8$ for a few ounces of the stuff. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mkmiles
