Xanthan gum

[boopie]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but it is xanthan gum needed to thicken sauces? I am going to re-start Atkins this coming Monday, and am curious if I need to buy it.

Thanks y'all....

[dream]

Re: Xanthan gum

You can also thicken sauces by cooking down veggies and putting them in your sauce... onions, celery.

I like xanthan gum in some things (sloppy joes are good with it). But in some recipes I think it tends to make things slimey if you use too much. It just takes a tiny bit. A small bag of it will last forever!

[boopie]

Re: Xanthan gum

Thanks for replying Dream... I will keep that in mind!

[diwitch]

Re: Xanthan gum

I use thicken thin/not starch myself.

[boopie]

Re: Xanthan gum

what is thicken thin?

[diwitch]

Re: Xanthan gum

ThickenThin not/Starch thickener works like cornstarch to make grain-free and carb-conscious sauces soups, gravies and more. Best of all, ThickenThin not/Starch thickener adds only fiber carbohydrates to your recipes. (Copied from website)

http://http://www.expertfoods.com/notStarch.php

[boopie]

Re: Xanthan gum

Thanks Di!

[lucylou3208]

Re: Xanthan gum

I second the Thicken and thin..it works great and doesn't add any funky flavors. Kind of expensive, 19.99 plus shipping, but the bag will last a long time.