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Xanthan gum

Also searched as: xanthan, xanthan gum, E415

In short: A thickener that bacteria make from sugar. Just a few tenths of a gram per 100 ml make liquids silky, cold or hot, without cooking, and it keeps dressings stable. Too much turns slimy.

Sources · 1
  • Harold McGee: On Food and Cooking (2004), Kapitel Saucen: Gummis und Verdickungsmittel