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If it turns out that xanthan gum causes metabolic syndrome, xanthan gum in meat substitutes will probably still cause metabolic syndrome, regardless of what you would prefer to allow.

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(biochemistry) A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris

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noun

(biochemistry) A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for xanthan.

noun

(biochemistry) A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris

Example sentences

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If it turns out that xanthan gum causes metabolic syndrome, xanthan gum in meat substitutes will probably still cause metabolic syndrome, regardless of what you would prefer to allow.

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Also you can mix a tiny bit of xanthan gum in on your initial stir and then it stays mixed.

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Even the more exotic sounding stuff like xanthan gum are often stuff like fermentation byproducts.

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Toss an eight of a teaspoon of xanthan in your next salad dressing and watch it get creamy as all hell and not separate.

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For reference: xanthan gum specifically would fall afoul of the rules, as...

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I figured ultra processed was reserved for things like ascorbic acid, pectin, and xanthan gum.

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Actually healthier things with scarier names like xanthan gum?

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They aren't fermenting the xanthan gum, guar gum, calcium propionate, titanium dioxide, etc.

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I cook all of these on a regular basis, and have done so for 15 years, and I’ve never had Xanthan gum in my house.

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I was excited when I found that I could actually buy xanthan gum in the grocery store; now I can make delicious foods at home!

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> Actually healthier things with scarier names like xanthan gum?

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From the bottle: Chili, sugar, salt, garlic, distilled vinegar, potassium sorbate, sodium bisulfite and xanthan gum.

Quote examples

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So, worst case scenario, I'm in the green." Examples (I am not suggesting these as migraine silver bullets, but I am trying to clarify what I mean): - Someone in this thread mentioned cutting out xanthan gum and other thickening agents has helped.

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But lemme tell ya, "protein fluff" make from 150g skim milk, 10g protein powder, and 3g Xanthan gum whipped into a still meringue by a stand mixer is the most satiating thing I've ever eaten and it isn't even close.

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All those three things are naturally occurring in non-processed foods, two of them are not even digestible by humans (both pectin and xanthan gum are technically "soluble fiber"), and the other one is a water-soluble vitamin (i.e., good luck overdosing or suffering from chronic exposure from that).

Proper noun examples

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Xanthan Gum, Corn Starch, and Eggs can be used as emulsifiers.

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Xanthan on the other hand is a bacterial wash, isn’t it?

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How do you use xanthan in a sentence?

If it turns out that xanthan gum causes metabolic syndrome, xanthan gum in meat substitutes will probably still cause metabolic syndrome, regardless of what you would prefer to allow.

What does xanthan mean?

(biochemistry) A polysaccharide, consisting of galactose and mannose residues, produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris

What part of speech is xanthan?

xanthan is commonly used as noun.