Best Xanthan Gum Substitutes

5 from 1 vote

Xantham gum has been proven to be an excellent thickening agent. However, the thing is its quite heavy on carbs, so if you are looking for a healthier alternative here are some xantham gum substitutes that you may try at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Bread, Dessert, Sauce

Cuisine: Western

Servings: cups

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Val

Ingredients

Cornstarch
Flax Seeds/Chia Seeds
Egg White

Instructions

Option 1 (Cornstarch)

Use in a 1:1 ratio, according to the recipe. (1 tablespoon of xanthan gum = 1 tablespoon of cornstarch)

Option 2 (Flax/Chia Seeds)

Use a blender to grind the seeds into powder.
Mix the ground seeds with water in a 1:2 ratio. (1 tablespoon of ground seeds = 2 tablespoons of water)
Let the ground seeds sit in the water for 15 minutes.
Use the mixture as a substitute in a 1:1 ratio, according to the recipe. (1 tablespoon of xanthan gum = 1 tablespoon of ground seed mixture)

Option 3 (Egg White)

Separate the egg white from the yolk and transfer it to a container.
Use the egg white in a 1:1 ratio, according to the recipe. (1 tablespoon of xanthan gum = 1 egg white)

Notes

Nutrition information was calculated for 28 grams of Chia seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 28g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.9g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 8.7g