Noun: xanthan gum
- A plant-based, fermented polysaccharide used as a food additive and thickening agent, known for its stability across a wide range of temperatures and pH levels; also used in the petroleum industry as a drilling fluid additive
"Xanthan gum is often used to improve the texture of gluten-free baked goods"; "Xanthan gum helps maintain the stability of drilling muds in oil wells"
Derived forms: xanthan gums
Encyclopedia: Xanthan gum