Xanthan Gum 250g
Discover the transformative power of our Premium Xanthan Gum, the essential ingredient for successful gluten-free cooking and baking. This fine white powder is a powerful natural stabiliser and thickener that replicates the binding properties of gluten, preventing your baked goods from crumbling and giving them the structure and elasticity they need. Just a tiny amount works wonders in creating smooth sauces, creamy dressings, and perfectly textured gluten-free breads and cakes.
A little goes an incredibly long way, making Xanthan Gum one of the most cost-effective and vital ingredients .It's your key to achieving professional-quality results in all your free-from creations.
Why Choose Our Xanthan Gum?
Prevents Crumbling: Ensures your gluten-free baked goods hold together beautifully.
Excellent Stabiliser: Keeps emulsions like salad dressings and sauces from separating.
Creates Smooth Textures: Prevents ice crystal formation in frozen desserts and creates velvety sauces.
Highly Economical: You only need ½ to 1 teaspoon per cup of gluten-free flour – one bag lasts for many batches.
Popular Ways to Use Xanthan Gum:
Sauces & Gravies: Creates smooth, lump-free sauces that hold their consistency.
Salad Dressings: Acts as an emulsifier to prevent oil and vinegar from separating.
Smoothies & Shakes: Adds thickness and helps suspend ingredients evenly.
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Improves texture and reduces ice crystals.
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
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Recipe for Xanthan Gum
Silky Vegan Caesar Dressing (Uses Xanthan Gum for Perfect Texture)
(Makes ~1 cup)
Ingredients:
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½ cup raw cashews (soaked 2+ hours or boiled 10 mins)
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¼ cup water
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 small garlic clove
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2 tsp capers (or 1 tsp anchovy paste for non-vegan)
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½ tsp xanthan gum (key for thickness!)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesiness)
Instructions:
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Blend base – Drain cashews, then blend with water, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and capers until ultra-smooth.
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Activate xanthan gum – With blender running on low, sprinkle in xanthan gum and blend for 10 seconds (it thickens instantly!).
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Season – Add salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. Adjust tang with more lemon if needed.
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Store – Keeps in the fridge for 1 week. Thins when chilled—just stir before use.
Why Xanthan Gum?
✨ Prevents separation (emulsifies oil-free dressings).
✨ Adds creamy mouthfeel without dairy or eggs.
✨ A little goes a long way—½ tsp thickens 1 cup liquid!
Other Xanthan Gum Uses:
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Gluten-free bread (1 tsp per cup of flour improves elasticity).
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Ice cream (¼ tsp prevents iciness in homemade batches).
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Gravies/sauces (replace cornstarch for clear, glossy texture).
Perfect for allergen-free cooking with pro results
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