judee’s xanthan gum 8oz - 100% non-gmo, keto-friendly, gluten-free & nut-free - pure food grade - gluten-free baking essential - great for keto syrups, sauces, and thickening (packaging may vary) judee's gluten free 8 ounces of premium food grade all natural xanthan gum. its unique ability to hold small particles of food together makes it the ideal substitute for gluten in gluten-free baking. we use this xanthan gum in all our gluten free bakery products here at gluten free you and me. <br> <br> xanthan gum is a very versatile ingredient and has many uses. it is very easy to work with...and a little goes a long way. xanthan gum works well for thickening liquids, to create light foams and froths, as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, suspending agent, or bodying agent in many food applications such as salad dressings, seasonings, sauces, instant products, desserts, bakery, dairy products, and fruit juices. <br> <br> aside from gluten free baking, xanthan gum has many every day uses. turn chicken broth and herbs into a flavorful sauce with the herbs suspended in the broth. . homemade sauces like worcestershire sauce, tartar, cocktail, and barbecue sauces all benefit from adding xanthan gum. these sauces will become thicker and fuller. <br> <br> adding xanthan gum to homemade ice cream will prevent ice crystals from forming in the freezer. using a “less fat” milk product, try adding xanthan to the nonfat milk or almond milk used in ice cream. you will end up with a thicker product while using the less fat milk product. <br> <br> are all xanthan gums the same? there are various strengths of xanthan gum as well as particle size. we use and sell an 80 mesh xanthan gum with a consistent viscous strength of 1400-1600 cps . we find that this strength provides consistent results for both gluten free baked goods and salad dressings. <br> <br>