Is Xanthan Gum Safe?

Xanthan gum is a food additive, added to our diets in 1968 when the FDA approved itĀ asĀ safe for human consumption.Ā It is produced from a bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris, whichĀ is fed simple sugars in large batches and naturally secretes xanthan gum. ThisĀ ingredientĀ provides structure and elasticity to gluten free baked goods to replace their lack of gluten. …

Lesson 23: Gluten Free Cakes

From quick breads like pound cake to angel food, three-layer cakes to classics like Boston Cream, old fashion cakes such as Lady Baltimore to coffee cakes, you will learn what makes them all work. In this lesson all about gluten free cakes, learn how to perfect any cake recipe by knowing what ingredients and techniques …

Gluten Free Devil’s Food Cake – Egg & Dairy-Free Options

This gluten free devilā€™s food cake gets its dark color from the use of unsweetened cocoa powder and plenty of baking soda. While baking soda can be bitter when used by itself, the addition of acidic ingredients such as chocolate (even though itā€™s just slightly bitter) balances out, creating a dark color. Baking powder is …