Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is xanthan gum a harmless food addictive or a digestion nightmare? Even more attention is being given to food labels than usual.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've looked at a lot of ingredient labels on food, you've probably noticed that xanthan gum pops up a lot. In fact, it pops ...

Found in everything from cosmetics to ice cream, xanthan gum — which is made by fermenting corn sugar with a bacterium — is a common additive that acts as a thickening agent, binder, and emulsifier (1 ...

Xanthan gum is a food thickener. It is an ingredient in a wide variety of foods, as well as products such as toothpaste. Though it may offer some health benefits, primary uses include changing the ...

Overview: Xanthan gum is a type of food thickener that is made from fermented sugars. It is well tolerated and may be helpful for people who have swallowing problems. Xanthan gum may also be used for ...

Vegans do an admirable job of reading labels to avoid consuming or using animal products. Sometimes, however, it can be tricky to tell if an ingredient passes muster; xanthan gum is one such ...

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Even more attention is being given to food labels than usual. With people becoming increasingly conscious about their health, more ingredients are being scrutinized, especially additives. Xanthan gum ...