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Xanthan gum is a product  that I   discovered when I started baking gluten free and it was necessary as a binder for rice flour and tapioca starch

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Xanthan gum is a product  that I   discovered when I started baking gluten free and it was necessary as a binder for rice flour and tapioca starch

It’s not just for baking. Xanthan gum as a flour substitute is genius and can be made into a gel to make incorporating easy. What is xanthan gum? Xanthan gum is used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier.I t’s found in many products such as cream cheese and some salad dressings and is often used in gluten free and keto baking.  Xanthan gum is sold in a powdered form and is made from corn when glucose, sucrose, or lactose is fermented by bacteria. The carbs cannot be digested, and is used often for gluten and keto baking.  For this reason,...

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Cooking substitutes?

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Cooking substitutes?

In quarantine so you decide to do a little cooking – you’re in the groove but dammit there is something missing…sigh!  What can you substitute?  Yup, I totally understand & have been in this situation a few times too.  Some substitutions take a little more thinking than a simple sultana for raisin swap out.  FYI my bench doesn’t look this tidy when I cook! Photo by Calum Lewis on Unsplash Truthfully, I also find these substitutes pretty useful when adapting recipes (dairy free, egg free, gluten free).  Here are some of my favs plus I’ve provided some extra info for some. 👉 Butter...

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