what is xantahm gum
Xanthan gum (/ËzaenÎ¸Én/) ËzÃ¦nÎ¸Én is a polysaccharide secreted by the Bacterium xanthomonas, campestris used as a food additive and rheology, modifier commonly used as a food thickening (agent in salad, dressings for) example and a (stabilizer in cosmetic, products for, example to prevent ingredients from). separatinganthan gum is also used in gluten-free baking. Since the gluten found in wheat must be omitted, xanthan gum is used to give the dough or batter a stickiness that would otherwise be achieved with the gluten.