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It may sound like a name from a cheesy sci-fi movie, but Xanthan Gum is actually a widely-used thickening agent. In fact, Xanthan is legendary for its ability to increase liquid viscosity with just a tiny amount, and is stable throughout a wide range of temperatures and pH. With Xanthan Gum, a little goes a long way. NOW Real Food Xanthan Gum is an excellent addition to your favorite sauces and dressings due to its ability to prevent oil separation and to keep solid particles, such as spices, suspended. It lends a smooth texture to many foods, making it a desirable addition to recipes.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches; 7.76 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ P27772
Department ‏ : ‎ Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
UPC ‏ : ‎ 733739061997
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NOW Foods
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0014UH7J2

Best Sellers Rank: #3,900 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #4 in Xanthan Gum Thickeners

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Not for use in foods or beverages consumed by infants or children under the age of 2 years.

Ingredients

Pure Xanthan Gum.

Directions

Use in baking products as directed

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gladlenise

Makes Humidity-Proof, Super-Hold, Nourishing Hair Gel / Detangler

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017

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Makes Humidity-Proof, Super-Hold, Nourishing Hair Gel / Detangler. This is actually my second 6 oz purchase of this from "Now" over past few years. After this 2nd purchase, I wanted to share the recipe I'm using. It not only gives a perfect set, but works as an excellent detangler and overall just fun to use as a hair set before bed. This must be stored in the refrigerator and if blended properly, lasts for months. I've also stored in freezer for as long as a year.

6-8 cups water
2-3 Green Tea bags
Fistful of Whole Cloves
8-9 ounces Flax Seeds
3 Heaping Tablespoons Marshmallow Root
3 Heaping Tablespoons Burdock Root
3 Heaping Tablespoons Slippery Elm Bark
3 Heaping Tablespoons Dandelion Root
*** Bring to boil then strain out mucilage

Next:
3-4 Tablespoons of Xanthan Gum
8 ounces hot water
*** Use hand mixer to blend this separately

Next, combine #1 and #2 in equal parts and stir or mix, but do NOT use blender

Next, to the combined mixture, add TOTAL of 1 ½ Tablespoons of the following:
ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar)
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Clove or Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Orange Essential Oil

Store in Dark Colored Glass Jar and keep Refrigerated

Amazing stuff

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TolkienFan

Excellent NOW Foods product

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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I will admit to not being a typical molecular gastronomy type of guy. I guess that means that I tend to like to do things the 'old' way...the proven way. But sometimes there is just no useful reason to avoid modern technology. This is one of those times. Over the past few years I have noticed an increasing use of Xanthan Gum in products off of the Grocer's shelves. So, yes, I READ the labels. After doing a little research, I decided to find some of this miracle stuff and give it a try. It really is quite a remarkable product.

Quickly then, Xanthan Gum is a thickener and a stabilizer. While it acts like an emulsifier, it apparently is not. In VERY SMALL quantities it acts to thicken solutions--providing smooth and even textures, increasing the ability to hold non-solution ingredients stable and prevent them from separating from the solution. It can be used in a variety of different ways...different temperatures and different levels of acidity (PH levels..). It is similar in some ways to Guar Gum (see: Now Foods Guar Gum Powder, 8 oz ( Multi-Pack) ). Probably one of the most common uses today in store bought products is for adding stability to bottled salad dressings. I currently have four different dressings in the house (from three different manufacturers..)and all of them contain Xanthan Gum. Ever wonder why those little grains of mustard or pieces of spice or herbs don't settle out of your salad dressing..??? Uh huh, that's right.....

So, why do I like it?? Especially since there are many different products out there that effectively thicken. Well, there are three real reasons. First, when used appropriately, there is absolutely no taste. That means no starchy aftertaste like when you add flour or cornstarch to gravy or sauces. I know, I know, you can "cook out" the starchy taste (for the most part..). The second reason is there is no appreciable glycemic load. Look at the nutrition label...For a single serving of 1/2 tsp. (1.6g) there is 1g of carbohydrate...that seems like a high percentage, about 62.5%.....BUT you use such small amounts of Xanthan Gum there is no appreciable glycemic load when compared to daily carbohydrate intake....It is just a non-issue. And third, Xanthan Gum is gluten free. It is frequently used to bind with gluten free flours and products...to take the place of gluten where it is normally required for successful recipes. There is a fourth reason too. I don't think anything else is quite as effective for stabilizing and holding suspensions (like home-made salad dressings or other vinegar/water and oil mixtures). I make a lot of dressings and sauces so I will keep it around just for those reasons........but after reading more about it, there are a LOT of uses for Xanthan Gum that I will never get around to. I am sure some of you will find creative uses for it as well.

I feel certain that most of the different sources for Xanthan Gum are fine. I chose NOW Real Foods version because I am familiar with their product line. I like their support for natural products and I like them because they are a family owned and operated business. Quoted from their source..."Keep it natural. Keep it real."

That is good enough for me!!

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A.

I purchased this to replace flour and corn starch as ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018

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I purchased this to replace flour and corn starch as a thickener while on a keto diet. This works extremely well for that purpose. You need way less of this than either flour or cornstarch, so use a light hand. This means this one bottle will last me a very, very long time, so unlike some other replacements I've been trying out (e.g., Erythritol to replace sugar), this is an inexpensive replacement for carb-heavy traditional products.

26 people found this helpful

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Kathlene

Great for Keto

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020

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Totally tasteless and carb-free thickener. Great for making a little bit of gravy from bouillon for a carb-free keto treat. I have never used xanthan gum before so I will impart my experience to other newbies. A tiny bit goes a loooooooong way! Use extremely sparingly. Kind of like how you would sprinkle artificial sweetener on something. You can always add more, but this stuff gels up quick.

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Jami

ADD TO YOUR SMOOTHIES

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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I make fruit and veggie smooties at least 5 times a week. I'll drink half in the morning half in the afternoon. They always seem to separate. A 1/4 teaspoon of this when I blend not only makes the drink a little thicker, but maintains the consistency all day in the fridge. I only recently came across this product when I asked my coffee shop how they got their blended drinks so smooth. One of the servers there recommended this product. But I still cant seem to make a good blended coffee drink like my favorite coffee shop. : ))))

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Ms V

Love it

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020

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This is the best thickener for hot or cold liquids. I also use it to thicken hair gel and making facial serums.
Although the bottle appears 1/2 empty, it stills weighs the correct amount. The size of the bottle does not take away from the amount it says on the bottle. I bought 6oz/107g and received just over those amounts. Weight it if you think it's less than what you purchased. I like the big bottle, it keeps the dust from flying up when opening the cap.
Will purchase more in the future.

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Brand	NOW
Weight	0.22 Kilograms
Package Weight	0.21 Kilograms
Material Type Free	Gluten Free
Variety	Xanthan Gum

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