Comments on: Label Decoder: Xanthan Gum

By: vitamin b1

vitamin b1 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:33:49 +0000

Thanks for this information! Does anyone know how to replace xanthan gum in gluten free recipes?

By: Fawn

Fawn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:35:32 +0000

sorry that should say comprehensive appraisals, I should edit my postings.

By: Fawn

Fawn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:45 +0000

Um…kriki…if you check the ingredients list that counts as a label, if it contains xanthum gum, guar gum, or corn sugar gum that tells you it’s in the product. Secondly, it can be a safer alternative for individuals sensitive to corn products, or who have fears or concerns about cross-contamination with gluten, soy, eggs, or dairy. Sure try other alternatives, but don’t expect labels to change automatically (that takes years if not decades with strong legislation pushing it)and comoprehensive appraisals take decades, not mere years. So you have time to try stuff out!

By: Krikri

Krikri — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:52:28 +0000

I believe that foods that contain xanthan gum should be so labeled so consumers can know the options they are making. Actually, side effects are not much known but like you noted, people should try safer alternatives as they await a comprehensive appraisal.