did you know
salad
dressing
XANTHAN GUM
This is a thickening and
emulsifying agent made
from the fermentation of
carbohydrates using the
bacterium Xanthomonas
campestris. Once
processed, it is a cream-
colored powder and
powerful thickening
agent. The World Health
Organization recognizes
xanthan gum as safe and
has noted that it may
also act as a useful stool
softener. Recommended
daily intake should not
exceed 10 mg per day as
a food additive and not
more than 15 g per day
as a laxative. Xanthan
gum amounts are not
listed on the nutritional
label, however, so I’m
not sur