A round container of Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener, filled with fine white powder and viewed from above against a plain background—ideal for gluten-free baking.
A bottle of Absolut vodka, dried vanilla beans, sugar, a copper measuring cup and spoons, plus Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener—ideal for making homemade vanilla paste for gluten-free baking.
A round container of Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener, filled with fine white powder and viewed from above against a plain background—ideal for gluten-free baking.
A bottle of Absolut vodka, dried vanilla beans, sugar, a copper measuring cup and spoons, plus Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener—ideal for making homemade vanilla paste for gluten-free baking.

Xanthan Gum — All-Natural Thickener


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

Making vanilla paste? Grab our convenient 1 tsp packet size to make up to 3 pint batches of paste. You only need 1/4 tsp per batch.

What is Xanthan Gum?  
Xanthan Gum is a fantastic plant-based thickener and stabilizer created by fermenting sugar with the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. This amazing powder is loved for its ability to bind, emulsify, and thicken mixtures, making it a wonderfully versatile ingredient in the kitchen.  

Homemade Vanilla Paste  
Xanthan Gum plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect consistency in homemade vanilla paste. Just a sprinkle of 1/4 teaspoon per pint keeps those delightful vanilla seeds (caviar) nicely suspended, ensuring they stay evenly mixed without sinking. Its thickening prowess creates a beautifully smooth, uniform texture.

Gluten-Free Baking and More  
Xanthan Gum is a must-have in gluten-free baking, helping to replicate gluten’s elasticity and structure. It works wonders in holding doughs together and allowing them to rise beautifully, resulting in soft, chewy breads, cookies, and cakes.  

But that’s not all! Xanthan gum shines in many other ways:  

  • It thickens sauces and salad dressings, giving them a creamy texture.  
  • It acts as an emulsifier, helping to combine ingredients that usually don’t mix, like oil and water.  
  • It serves as a stabilizer in ice cream, preventing 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 (0.15 oz)
  • Small Refill: 3 tbsp volume (1.0 oz net weight)
  • Large Refill: scant 1/2 cup volume (3.0 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.

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Reusable Glass Magnetic Jars:

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

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

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