Study Links Chronic Xanthan Gum Consumption to Colon Inflammation
For decades, xanthan gum has slipped into the food supply with almost no scrutiny. Manufacturers add it to gluten-free breads, salad dressings, sauces, ice cream, protein shakes, and countless packaged foods because it thickens, stabilizes, and improves texture without changing flavor. Many people don’t think twice when they see it on an ingredient label. …