Not a problem for most people but the really sensitive guts can have an issue
with xanthan.
I haven't seen
it with xanthan gum but I have seen psyllium husk used before.
Not only was this my first experiment
with xanthan gum, it was also my first time weighing flours.
I've never tried to exchange them, but I found this at Cooking.stackexchange.com: «Glucomanan (konjac root) is suitable for making syrups, but it will have a different consistency than xanthan (some people use them completely interchangeably in puddings and sauces), though it is completely interchangeable
with xanthan gum / guar gum in gluten free baking.»
It has been a week and a half, and the soap has held it's consistency
with the xanthan gum.
The formula contains the Aloe Life Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice thickened
with Xanthan Gum, and has added antioxidant vitamins as well as soothing herbs such as Chamomile!
This was my first experience
with xanthan gum, and it won't be the last!
These cookies will remain tender, chewy, and moist (not getting dried out) for much longer than if baked
with xanthan gum.
I use guar gum as my binder in this recipe (as I have started using solely or in combination
with xanthan gum in most of my baking recipes) because I find the cookies maintain a longer shelf life and stay true to their just - baked texture.
Also, how careful are
you with the xanthan gum?
I think you could definitely get away
with no xanthan gum in this recipe... maybe try with a little extra flaxseed meal, or ground chia mixed with water in place of it.
It does work, but for your reference I purchase the flours at our local oriental store
with the xanthan and pectin @ Wal - Mart.
I'm also glad that I managed to make these without xanthan gum since the only recipes I've found for gluten free Swedish saffron buns are made
with xanthan gum.
In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of coconut milk
with xanthan gum or arrowroot powder to form a thick slurry, set aside.
I've been making my breads
with xanthan gun but just saw psyllium at the store and wants to give it a try... aaaaand came home with the whole husks instead of the powder.
I have two flour blends on hand (one
with xanthan gum and one without).
Guar is also bake - and freeze - thaw stable; pH - stable (3.5 - 10); synergistic
with xanthan gum for viscosity; degrades under retort conditions; and has a slight beany / grassy odor.
I also like to use all - purpose flours so I don't have to experiment
with xanthan gum or add anything else to the mix.
I haven't quite managed to make one work yet (but then again I haven't tried
it with xanthan gum...) Many thanks!
My thinking is that if the rest of your diet is very clean (generally no processed foods at all, so no other source of these glutamate neurotoxins) it's probably fine to indulge in an occasion slice or two of bread made
with xanthan gum.
Not only was this my first experiment
with xanthan gum, it was also my first time weighing flours.
The items I'm still experimenting (unsuccessfully I might add)
with xanthan - free baking?
I have UC and I immediately feel a throbbing in my colon upon having anything
with xanthan gum.
In a small bowl mix together flour
with xanthan gum.
I'm just curious, did you try
this with xanthan gum at all?
Not a problem for most people but the really sensitive guts can have an issue
with xanthan.
Anyone use the Bob's all purpose (garbanzo bean flour blend
with no xanthan gum) I would like to know.
I just tried this recipe substituting the guar gum
with xanthan gum 1:1.
In 2013, several infants who consumed a baby formula
with xanthan gum tragically passed away after developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a disease where the wall of the intestine is invaded by bacteria, causing infection and inflammation that can ultimately lead to death in infants.
I have to say, I have not used Guar Gum that often, but have had great results
with Xanthan Gum in breads, muffins, and baked goods.
If it wasn't sticking together well, that likely means that there was a problem
with the xanthan gum.
I would DEFINITELY be interested in naturally gluten free recipes (as well as GF recipes
with no xanthan gum).
Not exact matches
I made this recipe both
with and without the
xanthan gum and it just didn't work without the gum.
1 cup gluten - free All - Purpose Flour Blend 1/3 cup coconut flour, fluffed
with a fork and sifted before measuring 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, finely flaked 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon guar gum or
xanthan gum 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar 1 (8 - ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice or fruit cocktail, undrained 2 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup raisins 1 medium orange, cut into very thin slices for garnish
1 cup white rice flour 3/4 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup tapioca starch 1/2 cup potato starch 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup dry milk powder or dry potato flakes, optional 1 tablespoon
xanthan gum or guar gum 1 tablespoon yeast 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup water or cranberry liquid, warm to touch 1/2 cup mayonnaise, yogurt or dairy - free yogurt 1/2 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce, drained
with 1/2 cup liquid reserved 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese or dairy - free Swiss cheese, optional
For the past few years I have been testing all of my favorite baking recipes, substituting
xanthan and guar
with psyllium husk.
guar gum /
xanthan gum added per cup of mix), and it is delicious — a moist, even crumb and fabulous flavor
with the spice blend + bourbon!
I sub out the cornstarch
with arrowroot, and use guar instead of
Xanthan because the corn makes me sick.
So experiment until you find what you love and then you can stick
with that I sometimes have better luck using flour blends that don't have
xanthan or guar gum added so I can play
with amounts and find what works best for each recipe.
Made this one this afternoon
with bibs red mill white AP (contains the
xanthan gum).
I learned the hard way that a
xanthan gum - containing blend will clump
with the egg yolk mixture terribly.
With the stand mixer on slow, add in your dry ingredients one at a time: sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and
xanthan.
Then, mix them in a medium bowl
with the chickpea flour,
xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
INGREDIENTS: Non-GMO Cane Sugar, Non-GMO Canola Oil, Egg, Cocoa Powder (processed
with alkali), Water, Tapioca Flour, Brown Rice Flour, CONTAINS 2 % OR LESS OF: Salt,
Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Enzymes
If you haven't worked
with my flour yet, you may not know that it already has
xanthan gum mixed in, so I never add it to my recipe ingredient lists.
Since my 3 1/2 year - old daughter was diagnosed
with Celiac a week ago I've never bought so many different types of flours: Brown Rice Flour, Sweet White Rice Flour, Tapioca Flour, Potato Flour, Coconut Flour, Oat Flour,
Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum etc. and it is so overwhelming and I» ve also bought the various pre-mixed flours, Pamela's baking mix, Namaste Flour mix, King Arthur Gluten Free Flour mix etc..
In the bowl of a food processor fitted
with the steel blade, or a large bowl, place the flour,
xanthan gum, Expandex (or tapioca starch / flour), salt, olive oil, eggs and egg yolks, and pulse until combined.
I did not have 2 tsp guar or
xanthan gum so I replaced it
with the same amount of psyllium husk and voila... delish!
Yeah, if you don't need to be gluten - free, I don't blame people for not wanting to hassle
with the special flours and
xanthan gum - specially when most gluten - free baked goods leave a lot to be desired:) Thankfully gluten - free baking has come a long way in the past couple years...
Put Multiuso Multi-Purpose Flour Mix, sorghum flour,
xanthan gum, and salt into a mixer
with a paddle or large bowl and mix for 1 minute.