This is everything you need to know with Xanthan Gum, and more. We explain the best use cases for xanthan at different ratios, highlight some common troubleshooting tips, and show off some great synergies. We even developed a great new “solid sauce” recipe for an avocado knot, that is a great accompaniment for your fresh and tasty poke bowl. Follow along as Scott and Janie walk you through the basics and more, on this week’s episode of WTF

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 What is xanthan gum?
2:24 What are xanthan usage recommendations?
5:03 What makes a liquid thickened with xanthan 'snotty'?
5:34 Reviewing xanthan ratios - 0.1% - 2% by weight
7:27 How do determine the right xanthan usage ratio for your recipe
8:39 How do we prevent xanthan from clumping?
11:20 What gums is xanthan synergistic with? How do they work together?
18:37 Taste Test: Avocado Knot

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