Description
Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum is a water soluble gluten free thickener made from soybeans or maize. It is helpful in suspending solids is solution i.e. herbs in a salad dressing. Sauces that have been thickened with xanthan gum are quite viscous when at rest but thin out when they move. This allows a thick tomato sauce to be squeezed easily from the bottle for instance. How Xanthan is used in Molecular Gastronomy Modern chefs use xanthan gum to: Help stabilise airs and foams Thicken sauces Used with guar gum or locust bean gum to create more elastic gels
