{"product_id":"xanthan-gum","title":"XANTHAN GUM","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is Xanthan Gum?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXanthan Gum is a natural hydrocolloid used commercially in foods as a thickening agent and stabilizer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Xanthan Gum as an Emulsifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen added to water, xanthan gum forms a gel. That gel helps keep ingredients emulsified and suspended so they look appetizing on the shelf. Think salad dressings with lots of herbs and spices.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy use Xanthan Gum in baking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf only there was a convenient, easy-to-use ingredient that would create a more delicate texture in treats folks, meet Xanthan Gum! Xanthan gum does a great job of duplicating the elasticity of gluten in flours. The result is muffins and cakes with perfect sponge and deliciously chewy pizza doughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Much Xanthan Gum Do I Use in My Baking Recipes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are lots of great flour options available, but not all of them contain Xanthan Gum. If you are creating your own recipe using flour without Xanthan Gum, here is a quick measurement guide for ensuring you don’t end up baking tough bricks:   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor yeasted breads and pizza doughs, add 1 tsp of Xanthan Gum per cup of flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cakes and muffin, add 1\/2 tsp. per cup of flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXanthan gum also prevents ice crystals from forming in ice creams and provides a \"fat feel\" in low or no-fat dairy products.  For best results, use 1\/2 teaspoon per cup of liquid called for in recipe. Whip in a blender with liquid to prevent clumping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXanthan gum can also be used as an all-purpose thickener for gravies and sauces. Whisk together 1\/4 tsp. to 1\/2 tsp. of xanthan gum with 1 Tbsp. hot water, for every 1 cup of gravy or sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LorAnn Oils","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":53748195754348,"sku":"6170-0600","price":6.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":53748195787116,"sku":"6170-1000","price":29.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/3511\/1788\/files\/6170_9b89708d-8d08-4347-9609-8f548329745f.jpg?v=1778585135","url":"https:\/\/www.lorannoils.com\/products\/xanthan-gum","provider":"LorAnn Oils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}