General Tips for Using Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum in Gluten-Free Cooking

Weifang Navi Trading
Aug/28/2014
General Tips for Using Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum in Gluten-Free Cooking
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris,used as a food additive and rheology modifier
  • Bread and pizza dough recipes: Add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum or guar gum per cup of gluten-free flour used in bread and pizza dough recipes
  • Cake, muffin and quick bread recipes: Add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum or guar gum per one cup of gluten-free flour used
  • Cookie and bar recipes: Add 1/2 teaspoon (or less) xanthan gum or guar gum per one cup gluten-free flour used