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E415: Xanthan gum

Thickeners, gelling agents and gums

What it does

Thickens and stabilises (sauces, dressings, gluten-free baking).

What it is made from

Made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium (Xanthomonas). The sugar is usually from corn; sometimes wheat or soy.

Allergies and diets

Highly purified, and very widely used in gluten-free baking. Wheat-sourced xanthan is rare.

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General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

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