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xanthan gum

Syllabification: (xan·than gum)

Pronunciation: /ˈzanTHən, -ˌTHan/

Definition of xanthan gum

noun

Chemistry

a substance produced by bacterial fermentation or synthetically and used in foods as a gelling agent and thickener. It is a polysaccharide composed of glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid.