PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product Name: GLUTEN FREE XANTHAN GUM 5 oz.
Product UPC#: 0-71518- 02174-0
Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS
Code Date Location on Package: UPPER LEFT CORNER OF BACK PANEL
Ingredients: GLUTEN FREE XANTHAN GUM
Certifications:
•Kosher – Orthodox Union Parve
•Celiac Support Association
•Certified Gluten Free
•Non-GMO Verified
Health Information:
•No Trans Fat
•No Sugar
•No Cholesterol
•Wheat Free
•Gluten Free
•Fat Free
Allergen Information:
•Xanthan Gum is a derivative of corn. If someone is allergic to corn, it may be best to avoid using Xanthan Gum
•Gluten Free
•Wheat Free
•Produced in a peanut free environment.
•No Sulfites higher than 10 mg/kg of product.
Storage recommendation:
•Store at room temperature.
•For best results, store in refrigerator
What to look for if product is bad:
•Dry product, infestation and atypical odor.
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw):
•Used as an ingredient in baked goods.
Nutritional Benefits:
•Dietary fiber – 1g per 1/4 tsp. 8g
Product Specific Questions:
Country of origin: China
We purchase from USA
How can I be sure it is Gluten Free?
Celiac Support Association certifies it to be 5 ppm. It is produced on a dedicated line. Batches are tested used Elisa Gluten Assay test.
What is xanthan gum?
It is made by the fermentation of corn sugar with a microbe Xanthomonas campestris, which the name is derived from. It is used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and a thickener. It belongs in a group of food additives know as starches, gums, and gels .If someone is allergic to corn, it may be best to avoid using Xanthan Gum as it is a derivative of corn. It is a binding agent, not candy. Do not chew.
What is it used for?
Xanthan Gum is a binder and stabilizer. It is a natural carbohydrate and it is used in conjunction with gluten free ingredients in baking gluten free breads, cakes and cookies. It is used to give the dough or batter a “stickiness” in place of gluten. It adds volume and viscosity to bread and other baked goods. It helps gluten free foods stick together, gives them structure and stay moist. It can also be used as an aid in thickening recipes.
How much do I use?
On the back of the pouch, you will find the following tips: Add 1 tsp. per one cup of gluten free flour used in breads and pizza dough recipes. Add 1/2 tsp. per one cup of gluten free flour for cakes, muffins, and quick bread recipes. Add 1/2 tsp. (or less) per one cup of gluten free flour used in cookies and bar recipes.