About Xanthan Gum

Fermentation-derived polysaccharide thickener.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
426

Compare All Forms

1 form

Compare supplement forms of Xanthan Gum by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Xanthan Gum
  • Label category: Fermentation (Xanthomonas)
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Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Xanthan Gum forms:

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Xanthan Gum forms:

What does the research say?

Widely used GRAS thickener in foods and supplements.