About Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum: Gluten-Free Thickeners

Xanthan and guar gum have pretty funny names, but they are very important ingredients in gluten-free baking. Both items are naturally gluten-free and are used to provide crucial structural elements for baking including making the dough sticky and elastic, emulsifying liquids and helping batter stick together. Check out our Celiac Program video to learn more about the differences in these ingredients and when to use them in your home kitchen.