Gluten-Free
Guar Gum: The Seed Fiber That Thickens Dairy and Gluten-Free Products
What is guar gum in food? How it works as a thickener, how it compares to xanthan gum, and what the Cal-Ban 3000 incident actually showed
BeginnerModified Food Starch: What Processing Does to Starch and Why
What is modified food starch in food? The four modification types explained, why native starch isn't good enough for processed foods, and allergen concerns
BeginnerXanthan Gum: Why It's in Everything and Whether That's Fine
What is xanthan gum, how it works as a thickener, its role in gluten-free baking, and what safety research shows about regular consumption
Beginner