What is xanthan gum and where can you buy it?

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Adam Bush

Published: April 1, 2020 at 12:06 AM

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What is xanthan gum?

Xanthan gum is a powder that is used to thicken, bind and stabilise foods. It is especially used in gluten-free baking as it acts as a stabiliser to create a cake-like crumb, and is also included in some sauces and dressings to stop ingredients separating. Flavourless, its effects are mainly textural.

Where to buy xanthan gum

Doves Farm Free From Xanthan Gum, £2.65/100g, Ocado

Gluten Free Xanthan Gum, £3.99/100g, Amazon

Xanthan gum recipes

Snowball lamingtons

Lamingtons are a classic sweet treat in Australia. We've created our own version and given them a festive twist using white chocolate. Plus, they're gluten free, too.