Xanthan gum (E415) is not some mysterious chemical villain, it’s a common food additive used safely worldwide. It’s a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) produced by fermenting sugar with a friendly bacterium, Xanthomonas campestris. Food scientists have studied it for decades, and regulators like the FDA (US) and EFSA (Europe) have approved it as safe for consumption.. Kids eat it daily in ketchup, sauces, ice cream, and gluten-free bread. When mixed with water, it thickens into a gel, which is its j
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Xanthan gum (E415) is not some mysterious chemical villain, it’s a common food additive used safely worldwide. It’s a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) produced by fermenting sugar with a friendly bacterium, Xanthomonas campestris. Food scientists have studied it for decades, and regulators like the FDA (US) and EFSA (Europe) have approved it as safe for consumption.. Kids eat it daily in ketchup, sauces, ice cream, and gluten-free bread. When mixed with water, it thickens into a gel, which is its j
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