A top-down view of Gneiss Spice's Xanthan Gum, a white, fine powder housed in a round, shallow container against a plain white background. Ideal for gluten-free baking, the texture looks soft and slightly clumpy.
Ingredients for homemade vanilla paste are arranged, showcasing a bottle of vodka, vanilla beans, and a bag labeled "Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum," ideal for gluten-free baking. A bowl of sugar with a spoon, a copper measuring cup, and metal measuring spoons rest on a light surface.
A top-down view of Gneiss Spice's Xanthan Gum, a white, fine powder housed in a round, shallow container against a plain white background. Ideal for gluten-free baking, the texture looks soft and slightly clumpy.
Ingredients for homemade vanilla paste are arranged, showcasing a bottle of vodka, vanilla beans, and a bag labeled "Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum," ideal for gluten-free baking. A bowl of sugar with a spoon, a copper measuring cup, and metal measuring spoons rest on a light surface.

Xanthan Gum


$ 2.00
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Essential for Homemade Vanilla Paste and Gluten-Free Baking

What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum is a plant-based thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. The resulting powder is prized for its ability to bind, emulsify, and thicken mixtures, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.

Homemade Vanilla Paste
Xanthan Gum is key to achieving the perfect consistency in homemade vanilla paste. Just 1/4 teaspoon per pint keeps vanilla seeds (caviar) suspended, ensuring they stay evenly mixed without sinking. Its thickening power creates a smooth, uniform texture. 

Gluten-Free Baking and More
Xanthan Gum is essential in gluten-free baking, replicating gluten’s elasticity and structure. It helps doughs hold together and rise properly, creating soft, chewy breads, cookies, and cakes.

Beyond baking, xanthan gum works wonders as:

  • A thickener in sauces and salad dressings for a creamy texture.
  • An emulsifier to combine ingredients that don’t typically mix, like oil and water.
  • A stabilizer in ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.

Details: Made in the USA.

 

Zero-Waste Spice Refills Packaged in Compostable Packaging:

  • 1 tsp: packaged in our sample zip top pouch (0.2 oz)
  • Small Refill: scant 1/4 cup volume (2.0 oz net weight)
  • Large Refill: 1/2 cup volume (5.0 oz net weight)

Refill packaging is made from plants and safe for home composting. It's not meant for long-term storage; please transfer to airtight containers. Read about our zero-waste packaging here.

A hand sprinkles Gneiss Spice's organic Garam Masala (Salt-Free) from its zero-waste packaging into a small jar on a white surface, with fresh tomatoes and a copper pot nearby.

Reusable Glass Magnetic Jars:

  • Small Jar: scant 1/4 cup volume
  • Large Jar: 1/2 cup volume 

Two hands hold two small glass jars with metal lids. The left jar, embossed with "ENJESS SPICE," and the right jar, marked "Gneiss Spice," both resonate with zero-waste packaging ideals. These empty hexagonal containers are perfect for storing your Cajun Creole seasoning or other spices.

New to Gneiss Spice? Check out our FAQs videos. Purchasing over a dozen jars? Buy a boxed custom kit and save over 10%.

On a kitchen counter, a cardboard box filled with small jars of organic Gneiss Spice Cilantro Leaf is open. Nearby are cookbooks, a pepper shaker, a mortar and pestle, and a jar of peppercorns, all nestled in zero-waste packaging, creating a cozy culinary setup.