Xanthan Gum: moisturizing texturizer

Xanthan gum is a moisturizing thickener . It can be used to change and stabilize textures. Xanthan gum makes liquid textures gel-like, for example. Xanthan gum is a natural product and consists of a chain of sugar molecules (polysaccharide). It is produced by fermentation from individual sugar molecules (glucose and sucrose). Xanthan gum is very well tolerated and is also used in food. It is harmless.