Suma Xanthan Gum 100g -(Vegan) GlutenfreiXanthan gum (E415) is used as a thickening agent in the manufacture of certain foods and is similar to guar gum which is used for the same purpose.
It is also commonly used as a gluten substitute in wheat free and gluten free cooking.
When wheat free or gluten free products are made using alternative flours to wheat they require help with elasticity to hold them together,
and for wheat free and gluten free bread making it helps to hold in the gases formed by yeast fermentation.
Xanthan gum can also be used for thickening sauces.
Quantities:
Bread - 1.5 tsp per 500g* wheat free or gluten free flour
Pastry & cakes - 1 tsp per 500g* wheat free or gluten free flour
Nutritional information:
Typical values per 100g of product
Energy - 209kJ/50kcal
Protein - 6.0g
Carbohydrate - 81g
Fat - 0g
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