Stabilizer
Locust Bean Gum: The Seed Gum Stabilizing Your Ice Cream
Locust bean gum comes from carob seeds and prevents ice crystal growth in ice cream. Learn how it works, where it's found, and why its safety record is clean.
IntermediateXanthan 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
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