Is Xanthan Gum Safe?

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