How to Use xanthan gum in a Sentence

xanthan gum

noun
  • Add the coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and egg yolks and mix together.
    — Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2019
  • An easy solution is to add more liquid, lecithin, butter, or even xanthan gum to the recipe to retain moisture.
    — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 8 May 2018
  • About a dozen protestors then poured buckets of fake blood, made of water, food coloring and xanthan gum, down the street.
    — oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019
  • There are differences in equipment, and in ice size and quality that are hard to account for, and with the xanthan gum even more so.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Add baking powder, xanthan gum, sugar, salt, and currants and mix until combined.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2020
  • Caporicci rounds out his ice cream base with an extra dose of protein from milk powder and a carb trio of guar, locust and xanthan gums.
    — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, xanthan gum, sweetener and lemon juice.
    — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 15 May 2018
  • But the frozen dinners still contains xanthan gum, dextrose, isolated soy protein product and guar gum.
    — Heather Haddon, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
  • Whisk rice flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum in a medium bowl.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • When used in larger quantities, xanthan gum may help regulate blood sugar levels.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger.
    — Maureen McCourt Boylan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2017
  • While some bars use substances like agar-agar and xanthan gum to create eggless foams and froths, some of those require nitrous-oxide siphons or other equipment.
    — M. Carrie Allan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
  • One option is to add xanthan gum, a powdery substance found in the baking aisle and a popular ingredient in gluten-free cooking.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2020
  • In your blender, combine your whole milk, ice cream, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon of your xanthan gum and all your ice.
    — idahostatesman, 30 Oct. 2017
  • The key to the dumpling’s consistency is the mozzarella, egg yolks and xanthan gum, which combine to make just the right texture and taste to go along with the homemade chicken soup.
    — Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Popular flour substitutes include rice, oat and almond flours, tapioca, corn and potato starches and xanthan gum.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Doing so builds better structure and, if your mixture contains xanthan gum, ensures the ultrafine powder is dispersed evenly.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons of water with the xanthan gum until combined, then add that to the blender and process an additional 30 seconds.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Plus some additives like calcium carbonate, which acts as an anti-caking agent, and xanthan gum to thicken and stabilize the product.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Using it for vegan meringue, for example, requires a powerful mixer and a stabilizing agent like cream of tartar or xanthan gum.
    — Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, potato starch, arrowroot, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 26 June 2019
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, potato starch, arrowroot, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2017
  • The researchers tested five different natural binders, including everyday kitchen thickeners like xanthan gum and guar gum.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • The chefs like to marinate fresh Fresno chiles with white wine vinegar, sugar, salt and water for at least one week before blending them with a bit of xanthan gum to thicken the mixture slightly.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2021
  • These formulations include xanthan gum, which Rutledge says serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier to help with structure.
    — Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2020
  • Chick-fil-A’s has eggs, salt, xanthan gum, citric acid, annatto and a butter flavoring with medium chain triglycerides, coconut oil and natural flavors.
    — Ali Rosen, Bon Appetit, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Notably, Häagen-Dazs doesn’t include any of the stabilizers or gums, like soy lecithin or xanthan gum, that other brands use as preservatives or thickeners.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
  • In a large bowl, lightly whisk together the flour mix, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, xanthan gum, allspice, cloves, orange peel and salt until combined.
    — Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022
  • The Huy Fong was noticeably thicker, perhaps courtesy of a bit more xanthan gum, a stabilizing ingredient listed on both bottles?
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024

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