Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum
What is Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum?
Sea salt is produced by evaporating seawater, leaving behind sodium chloride and trace minerals. Xanthan gum is a carbohydrate made by fermenting sugars with a specific bacterium, Xanthomonas campestris.
Is Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum vegan?
Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum a major allergen?
Neither sea salt nor xanthan gum is considered a major allergen.
What is Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum used for?
Sea salt is primarily used to enhance flavor and can also act as a mild preservative in various foods.
Is Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum safe?
Both sea salt and xanthan gum are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Sea salt is primarily used to enhance flavor and can also act as a mild preservative in various foods. Xanthan gum functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier, commonly found in dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods to improve texture.
Health notes
Both sea salt and xanthan gum are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Excessive sodium intake from salt is a public health concern, with the FDA Daily Value for sodium set at 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated both ingredients; for xanthan gum, JECFA did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Neither sea salt nor xanthan gum is considered a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sea Salt And Xanthan Gum
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