PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

 

 

 Product Name: GLUTEN FREE XANTHAN GUM single packet                         Revised 03/25/15


Product UPC#: 0-71518-02176-4


Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS

 

Code Date Location on Package: BOTTOM OF THE PACKET

 

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/tree nut free environment. 

•Produced in egg and dairy free environment. 

•No sulfites higher than 10mg/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, especially good for those on gluten free diet.

 

Nutritional Benefits: 

•Dietary fiber 7g considered high fiber

 

Product Specific Questions:


Product of China:



How can I be sure it is gluten free?

Celiac Support Associations 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.



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 side of the carton 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.


 

What is the measure of Hodgson Mill’s Xanthan Gum packets?

Each packet is .32oz (9g) and measures about 3 5/8 tsp.

Volume measure is subject to humidity.