In foods, xanthan gum is common in salad dressings and sauces. It helps to prevent oil separation by stabilizing theemulsion, although it is not anemulsifier. Xanthan gum also helps suspend solid particles, such as spices. Xanthan gum helps create the desired texture in many ice creams.In Gluten Free baking, xanthan gum is used to give the dough or batter the stickiness that would otherwise be achieved with gluten.
In most foods, it is used at concentrations of 0.5% or less. Xanthan gum is used in wide range food products, such as sauces, dressings, meat and poultry products, bakery products, confectionery products, beverages, dairy products, others.