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Xanthan, Guar, Gellan and Friends: What Gums and Thickeners Do in Your Food

October 19, 2026 · 6 min

Xanthan, Guar, Gellan and Friends: What Gums and Thickeners Do in Your Food

A conversation about xanthan, guar, gellan and friends: what the rules say, what the label shows, and how to check it yourself. We read labels, we do not give medical advice.

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