Xanthan gum is something you have eaten before because it’s in a bunch of foods! It helps to thicken foods and stabilize liquids so they stay together. It’s in things like ice cream, salad dressing, syrup and more. However, it can be difficult knowing where to find it in each grocery store. We made a tool to let you find the exact location for your store. To use our tool, enter your zip code, select your store, search for “xanthan gum” and it will show you the aisle and price!
What aisle is xanthan gum in Kroger?
At my grocery store, xanthan gum is in Aisle 7. Aisle 7 is flour/sugar/baking/candy/coffee/tea/spices. So, xanthan gum will often be in the baking aisle! Here’s a picture of the results when I selected my store and typed in xanthan gum.
Where is xanthan gum in the grocery store?
Xanthan gum is usually in the baking aisle. It’s usually next to things like flour, spices, baking powder and more!
Find xanthan gum in your grocery store!
At my grocery store, xanthan gum is in Aisle 7 but it will differ store by store. If you shop at Kroger and want to instantly check where it is, you can now! AisleSpot is an app which helps you find products in your specific grocery store. Right now, we are only available in Kroger but we would love you to sign up for updates so you can test it at a grocery store near you!
Does Kroger carry xanthan gum?
Yeah they do. You can usually find this in the baking aisle if you want xanthan gum for baking. They also carry xanthan gum supplments but those are not available in store. You have to ship it to a store to pick it up.
What foods contain xanthan gum?
The following are some common foods that contain xanthan gum:
- Salad dressings.
- Bakery products.
- Fruit juices.
- Soups.
- Ice creams.
- Sauces and gravies.
- Syrups.
- Gluten-free products.
What does xanthan do in a recipe?
Xanthan gum prevents foods from breaking apart and it does this by acting as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Imagine ice cream that doesn’t stay together and isn’t creamy. We wouldn’t want that so they usually add xanthan gum and it helps the structural integrity.
Xanthan Gum is made from the outer layer of a tiny, inactive bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris. It is a fantastic all-purpose thickener for dressings, gravies, and sauces. Its unique binding ability makes it the ideal substitute for gluten in gluten-free baking.
What is the use of xanthan gum?
Xanthan gum is used in baking, cooking, and making medicine. For food, it acts as an all purpose thickener and helps bind food together. It thickens sauces, dressings, gravies, and more. In the medical field, it is used to lower blood sugar and total cholesterol for people with diabetes.
What can I use instead of xanthan gum?
Here are a few good ideas of what to use instead of xanthan gum:
- Psyllium husk
- Chia seeds and water
- Ground flax seeds and water
- Cornstarch
- Unflavored gelatin
- Egg whites
- Agar agar
- Guar gum
