Xanthan Gum

What is Xanthan gum?

Xanthan gum is made by fermenting simple sugars with a certain kind of bacteria. This turns the simple sugars into a chain of sugar building blocks. Some medicines are made with it. The majority of the uses for xanthan gum are not well-supported by scientific research, including the treatment of diabetes, constipation, dry eyes, and many other conditions. Foods, toothpastes, and medicines are made with xanthan gum to make them thicker and more stable. When xanthan gum gets into the intestine, it causes it to swell up. This makes the intestine move stool along. It also seems to make it take longer for the body to take in sugar.

How do I use Xanthan gum?

Thickening is simple with xanthan gum. To achieve immediate thickening in your recipes, incorporate xanthan gum into the liquid you wish to thicken, then agitate the mixture. The quantity of xanthan gum required to thicken creams, sauces, and soups will vary according to the desired consistency.

Xanthan gum benefits:

Xanthan gum can make many foods better in terms of their texture, consistency, taste, shelf life, and look. It also makes foods more stable, so they can handle changes in temperature and pH. It also keeps foods from getting separated and lets them flow out of their containers easily.

◉ Lower blood sugar: In one study, healthy people went without food for 12 hours and then drank a healthy drink with xanthan gum. The researchers found that people who drank the drink with xanthan gum had lower blood sugar levels 20 minutes after drinking it than people in a control group.

◉ Make you feel fuller: Since xanthan gum is a type of soluble fiber, it can help you feel more full after a meal. This could help if you are trying to lose weight or keep it off.

◉ Combat tooth decay: Researchers have found that xanthan gum might help protect teeth from getting cavities and losing minerals.

◉ Substitute for saliva: People with Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease, have a dry mouth all the time. Mouthwash and other products are made with xanthan gum to help with this problem.

Where can I buy Xanthan gum?

Buy xanthan gum from the health food store in the USA, Alive Herbals.

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