{"product_id":"fitgridients-xanthan-gum-100g-naturalna-czysta-guma-ksantanowa-100-e-415","title":"Natural xanthan gum. E-415 100g","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXanthan\u003c\/strong\u003e gum (a.k.a. \u003cstrong\u003edextran\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003egellan\u003c\/strong\u003e gum) is a natural plant gum from the polysaccharide group (multi-molecular polysaccharides), rich in fiber and almost fat-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eXanthan gum is water-soluble and has excellent thickening properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAdding xanthan gum to food reduces its caloric content per unit volume, increases its fiber content and satiating properties (feeling of fullness after a meal). Xanthan gum binds a great deal of water and can also be used as a fat substitute - i.e. as a vegetable thickener and stabilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eXanthan flour is soluble in cold and warm water, milk, sweet and salty liquids, and \u0026lt;20% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eXanthan-thickened food products have a stable consistency resistant to acid\/alkaline reaction (within pH 1-13), temperature and mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eProducts thickened with xanthan gum can be both heated and frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eApplication and dosage of xanthan gum\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDepending on the chemical properties of the substance to be thickened and the density you want in the finished meal:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBelow 0.25 g\/kg: fermented dairy drinks (buttermilk, kefir, curdled milk)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 2 g\/kg: non-fermented dairy drinks (shake, yogurt, milkshake)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 3 g\/kg: dessert, jelly, kisel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 5 g\/kg: tomato sauce, cottage cheese desserts, cheese, cheesecake, yogurt and mayonnaise sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 6 g\/kg: fruit and vegetable sauces and creams, canned vegetables in marinade, dairy desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 10 g\/kg: jams, jellies and marmalades, fruit toppings, ice cream, low-fat processed cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 10 g\/kg: mixtures of butter and vegetable fats\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 12.5 g\/kg: low-fat homogenized type cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 20 g\/kg: vegetable pastes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLess than 35 g\/kg: salad dressings, low-fat mayonnaise\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAs needed: baked goods, pastries, side dishes, desserts, cakes and icing, soft drinks and fruit drinks with fruit particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-576\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"aaa274b2-1a97-4e91-913a-d9c71f02d0c2\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative max-w-[70%] rounded-3xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-5 py-2.5 dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the reasons for the differences in the declared caloric content of xanthan gum from different manufacturers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences in the claimed caloric content of xanthan gum from different manufacturers are mainly due to the question of the contentious caloric content of the fiber. Xanthan gum is a thickening substance that is largely composed of fiber. The energy value of fiber is not clearly defined, as its caloric content depends on how it is metabolized in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-577\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a4fc48b4-e4b7-4b2c-86d1-097b80d84a44\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting Declared Caloricity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFiber can be soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber, such as xanthan gum, can be partially fermented by intestinal bacteria, which can produce a certain amount of calories.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDegree of Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSome types of fiber ferment in the gut, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that can be absorbed by the body and provide energy. The degree of this fermentation varies depending on the type of fiber and individual gut microflora.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational and Regional Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent countries and regions may have different standards for how the caloric content of fiber should be calculated and declared. For example, in some countries fiber is largely considered non-caloric, while in others its caloric content is included in the declaration.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethods of Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory methods used to analyze the caloric content of fiber can vary, leading to different results. Some methods may consider full fermentation of the fiber, while others may consider only partial fermentation or no fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Declarations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA manufacturer may choose how to represent calories based on available research, accepted standards or its own analysis. This can lead to different calorie declarations even for similar products.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eExamples of Calorie Fiber:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130 kcal\/100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e This value may suggest that the manufacturer takes into account minimal fermentation of the fiber or recognizes that most of the fiber is not metabolized.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e170 kcal\/100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a more moderate value that may suggest partial fermentation of the fiber and the production of some energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350 kcal\/100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e This high value suggests full fermentation of fiber and maximum energy production, which may be a more theoretical approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Fiber in Xanthan Gum:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Fiber Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps regulate digestion and supports gut health.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Calorie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite differences in claims, xanthan gum remains a low-calorie product, which is beneficial in reduction diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be used to thicken soups, sauces, desserts, and in gluten-free baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences in the claimed caloric content of xanthan gum are mainly due to differences in approaches to the caloric content of the fiber, the degree of fermentation, and the standards and methods of analysis used by manufacturers. Despite these differences, xanthan gum remains a valuable dietary ingredient that supports gut health and offers versatile culinary applications.\u003cspan class=\"overflow-hidden text-clip whitespace-nowrap text-sm\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FITgridients","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56259152642434,"sku":"5906952919764","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/0615\/5394\/files\/71256.jpg?v=1769160122","url":"https:\/\/guiltfree-pl.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/natural-xanthan-gum-e-415-100g","provider":"Guiltfree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}