Thank you so much for the super helpful article Eden! I really am looking forward to reading up on it… xo. Gum Arabic is an exudate from bushes that grow in N.
Africa and the Middle East. It is picked from the trunk and branches by the collectors. It is not from beans as is guar.
I had a severe reaction to a salad dressing that contained this. My allergist wondered if Xanthan gum was the culprit. Kept having to expectorate for hours after eating the salad. It was a fat free raspberry pecan dressing. Same here Justin….. Therefore eat no store baught ice cream at all… no salad creams or store bought sauces at all…basically anything that needs to be artificially thickened, oh and never never eat Chinese food from a Chinese restaurant.
Oh and learn how to make home made ice cream and bread…much better than store baught anyway. Good luck Bill. Now we use more and more food additives to make food more delicious,such as xanthan gum. But I think it is important for us to learn to control the quantity of it. Here is more details for xanthan gum. How is the guar gum substituted for xanthan? Is the same amount used?
And psyllium-what amount is used per 1 cup of gf flour? It is mainly derived from corn but can also come from wheat and soy is what is stated above. I one of the unlucky few with an extreme sensitivity to xanthan gum! Thank you so much for creating recipes without it and giving alternatives for it. Love your site!
I too was just diagnosed with being extremely allergic to Xanthan Gum. Very frustrating. Love your recipes, love your info and knowledge and love your blog!
Looking forward to your book! I have a soy reaction if I ever come in contact with it. Just an FYI for anyone allergic to soy. This is inaccurate. Maybe some is cut with soy, but not all. Yes, and all legumes. But soy is the worst. Lays me flat. Very frustrating as allergies are for everyone. How did you find this out? I am recovering from reaction to what I think is guar gum right now. There was an ingredient change along with the new trendy label. I should have thought to check. It is the only thing I can think of that could have caused this reaction.
Xanthan gum is a sugar derived typically from corn can also be from soy or wheat — Hello GMOs. Definitely not good for you.
Great article. Thanks for sharing. I am following you since shortly. Just a little regret — I can only try the recipes where you mention grams and ml. I was used to grow my own sourdoughs. Not a great success up till now. Have you tried yet? Regards from Belgium. Hi Anne-Catherine! That is great to hear about the sourdough.
I have yet to try growing my own—maybe you can give me some pointers… xo. Dear Cara, thanks for your lovely xantham free recipes. I am allergic to several things and try to cook and bake with as less ingredients as possible. Wow, what a great tip, Sonja. I will definitely give it a try—never have before but if you say it works, I believe it. Cara, thanks for doing the research for us! I need to give guar gum a try as well.
What a bummer Kelly! Much love, xo. Regardless of what the food industry has to say and how it relates to their bottom dollar, our bodies were not designed to eat processed anything IMHO.
Get that cookie in you STAT, missy! Thanks, Cara. This is such great info. I replace xantham gum by chia seeds, i pulverised it so it will become a powder and mix way much better for my breads, crust and cookies!
I stay away from guar gum, xantham and especially carraghenan since it makes me sick allergic reaction and belly problems thank you for this post, I will try psyllium husk.
I think this is the important issue here Melissa! People are getting hung up on the fact that I simply stated that the process xanthan is created is creepy. It IS creepy but the main point is that it makes some people sick like YOU and needs to be monitored if so. Thank you for your comment! So just curious…. Is it still creepy? Is cheese creepy because it is made from mold? Would I ever tell anyone to not use penicillin or eat cheese?
Not at all. Did I tell anyone to stop using xanthan? Absolutely did not. I shy away from xanthan gum since I started doing October Unprocessed a few years ago.
Choo choo! That being said, individuals with a history of bowel discomfort e. Wow, what a well-thought out reply A! Thank you so much for taking the time to be so thorough and thoughtful, for reals. I love that everyone here can have their own view and express it in a respectful way. I think you misread this post however, because I did not recommend anyone from not using xanthan gum.
Again, thank you so much for vocalizing your opinion here A! It is super appreciated! Much love, Cara. Yes I see what you mean now Cara. I hope you get what I mean, no disrespect :. No disrespect at all—I really appreciate your comments. Very glad for the information and warning about Xanthum Gum. It has taken me years to figure out that it is an ingredient I need to avoid as it causes me intense bloating.
Mercey Livingston. March 27, a. Xanthan gum is a food additive found in many foods. Getty Images When it comes to reading a nutrition label , the shorter the ingredient list, the better.
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Now playing: Watch this: Taste testing the latest plant-based meat alternatives. Gluten-free products rely on substitutes that can make them resemble the texture, crumb, and flexibility of gluten-containing bread. Xanthan gum thickens food and binds moisture, potentially improving the properties of gluten-free baked goods. Xantham gum is available for purchase online. While xanthan gum provides emulsifying properties, it is a type of carbohydrate known as a polysaccharide.
There is no widespread or consistent evidence of any adverse health effects associated with xanthan gum. In , researchers asked five men to consume xanthan gum every day for over 3 weeks. There were no adverse health consequences; in fact, there were a few modest health improvements. These results suggest that xanthan gum is safe for most people. People with any severe food allergies , particularly to plants, should talk to a doctor before using xanthan gum.
A handful of alternatives to xanthan gum can thicken food and ensure an even texture:. Xanthan gum is present in a wide range of foods. It is not a cure for any specific illness and is not a nutritional supplement, yet some foods treated with xanthan gum may offer health benefits. People interested in trying xanthan gum should consider it only as a complement to their usual medical treatment plan.
Research on the benefits of xanthan gum is limited, and there is no evidence that it can replace medication for various ailments. It may, however, improve the effects of some medications, make food taste better, and help people with swallowing issues and dry mouth enjoy their food.
Brussels sprouts are low in calories and rich in protein. Research suggests that they may help to decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes…. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable rich in nutrients. Additionally, it prevents foods from separating and allows them to flow smoothly out of their containers. Xanthan gum is also found in many personal care and beauty products. It allows these products to be thick, but still flow easily out of their containers.
It also allows solid particles to be suspended in liquids. Xanthan gum is used in many industrial products due to its ability to withstand different temperatures and pH levels, cling to surfaces and thicken liquids, all while maintaining good flow.
Xanthan gum is included in many foods, personal care products and industrial products because of its stabilizing and thickening properties. Several studies have found that xanthan gum can lower blood sugar when consumed in large doses 4 , 5 , 6. This slows digestion and affects how quickly sugar enters your bloodstream, decreasing blood sugar spikes after eating 4. One week study had nine men with diabetes and four without diabetes eat a daily muffin. For six weeks of the study, the men ate muffins without xanthan gum.
For the other 6 weeks, they ate muffins containing 12 grams of it. Another study in 11 women found that blood sugars were significantly lower after consuming rice with added xanthan gum, compared to consuming rice without it 6. Xanthan gum may be able to lower blood sugar by slowing digestion and affecting how quickly sugar can enter the bloodstream. Xanthan gum has been linked to other potential health benefits, though these benefits are unlikely to occur without taking supplements.
Larger doses of xanthan gum may have some benefits, including lower cholesterol, increased fullness and cancer-fighting properties. Nevertheless, more human studies are needed. For most people, the only potential negative side effect of xanthan gum appears to be an upset stomach. Many animal studies have found that large doses can increase the frequency of stools and cause soft stools 13 , In human studies, large doses of xanthan gum were found to have the following effects 9 :.
These side effects do not appear to occur unless at least 15 grams are consumed. This amount would be difficult to reach through a typical diet 9.
They are known as prebiotics and promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut Xanthan gum can have a laxative effect if consumed in large amounts.
On a positive note, it may also act as a prebiotic and encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. Xanthan gum is derived from sugar. The sugar can come from many different places, including wheat, corn, soy and dairy People with severe allergies to these products may need to avoid foods containing xanthan gum unless they can determine what source the xantham gum came from. Simply Thick, a xanthan gum-based thickener, was added to formula and breast milk for premature infants.
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