Xanthan Gum
Price range: RM4.56 through RM24.00
What Is Xanthan Gum?
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Definition: Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide—a natural thickening and stabilizing agent produced by fermenting sugars with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris.
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Appearance: It’s a fine, white powder, odorless and tasteless.
Uses in Food & Industry
Food Applications:
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Thickener & Stabilizer: Adds viscosity to liquids and suspensions without changing flavor.
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Emulsion Stabilizer: Helps keep ingredients like oil and water from separating (common in salad dressings, sauces).
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Gluten Replacement: In gluten-free baking, xanthan gum mimics the elasticity and texture normally provided by gluten.
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Suspension Agent: Keeps spices, cocoa, or solids evenly dispersed in beverages or sauces.
How It Works
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When added to water, xanthan gum hydrates and forms a gel-like network, thickening the solution even at low concentrations (often 0.1–0.5%).
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It is shear-thinning: thick when still, but flows more easily when stirred or shaken, giving a pleasant texture.
Benefits
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Stable across pH, heat, and freezing: Works well in hot or cold products and retains texture after freezing/thawing.
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Effective in small amounts: Very potent; a little goes a long way.
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Non-allergenic & vegan-friendly: Made by fermentation, no animal products involved.
Common Culinary Uses
| Use Case | Typical Amount (per 1 cup liquid) |
|---|---|
| Gluten-free baking | 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon |
| Sauces & dressings | 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon |
| Beverages & smoothies | 0.05 to 0.1% by weight (about 1/8 tsp) |
Storage & Handling
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Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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Avoid clumping by sprinkling it evenly on liquids while stirring.
Notes & Cautions
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Using too much can create a slimy or gummy texture.
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Some people may be sensitive to high amounts, but it is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by food authorities.
| Weight | N/A |
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| Size |
50G ,500G |
1. House of Ingredients will provide online delivery to any eCommerce Customer with minimum purchase of RM50 per Customer Order. The Delivery service will be to customer addresses within Malaysia only.
2. The Delivery charge is calculated based on the following :
- Distance of the Customer delivery address from our eCommerce Center.
- Total weight of all items purchased in the Customer order.
- Total volume space of all items purchased in the Customer order.
- Date of delivery selected (charges vary if the date falls on public holidays).
- Transporter selected for the delivery.
3. The Delivery charge will be paid by the Customer together with his online payment for his purchased items.
4. Each Customer Order will be fulfilled within 3 – 4 business days after the online payment.
5. The Transporter will deliver to ONE delivery address per Customer Order. The customer delivery address cannot be changed after the Customer Order is confirmed and paid.
6. The Customer is advised to be at his stated address to receive his items when the Transporter deliver his order.
7. If the Customer is not available at his stated address, the Transporter will contact the Customer and inform him of the attempted delivery. It is the responsibility of the Customer to contact the Transporter to arrange for the next delivery.
8. House of Ingredients will appoint at least two Transporters to provide the delivery service within Malaysia.
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9:00 am to 6:00 pm
(Excluding Sunday and Public Holiday)
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