xanthan gum
noun [ U ] chemistry specialized uk/ˈzæn.θæn ˌɡʌm/ us/ˈzæn.θən ˌɡʌm/
黄原胶
a chemical substance that is used in industrial processes, for example the production of food, to make liquids thicker and firmer
Xanthan gum is used to thicken dairy products and salad dressings. 黄原胶被用来让牛奶制品和色拉调味剂变厚。
Xanthan gum has also been added to concrete poured underwater, in order to increase its viscosity. 黄原胶还被用来加入在水下灌注的混凝土中，以增加粘度。
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- There are plenty of gluten substitutes out there, the most common being xanthan gum.
- Xanthan gum, a syrup made from bacteria, can take the place of corn starch.
- Be careful with the Xanthan gum; too much and the mixture will turn into a rubbery glob, too little and the oil and water will separate.
- Workers exposed to xanthan gum dust exhibit nose and throat irritation.