There are a few widely used substitutes for xanthan gum, and you can typically find them at most grocery store. These xanthan gum substitutes include locust bean gum, guar gum, gelatin, gum arabic, carrageenan, agar, cornstarch, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Like xanthan gum, they have various applications in food.
Titanium dioxide (E171) is an odorless, white, insoluble substance made up of titanium and oxygen atoms. Its chemical structure ideal for refracting light. And its particle size allows it to diffuse evenly throughout a formulation. To help with dispersion in foods, it frequently contains silicon dioxide and/or aluminum oxide. These diluents can make up no more than 2% of the total.
Gelatin (gelatine) is a tough, colorless, and flavorless protein derived from collage from various animal sources, usually pig or cattle. It’s made up of amino acids that are strung together like a molecular chain. When processed, it creates a translucent and flavorless food that has unique properties when heated or cooled.
The popularity of cyclamate as an artificial sweetener peaked during the 1960s in the US. Problems started to arise when a 1969 study showed that cyclamate is a potential carcinogen—it causes cancer.
Gum Arabic is the dried exudate of the acacia tree. It is a polysaccharide salt that contains ions of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is neutral or slightly acidic. Gum Arabic is employed in a wide range of industries. It is mostly utilized in the production of food, where it serves as a functional ingredient in numerous food products.
Artificial sweeteners, such as sucralose and aspartame, sometimes known as high-intensity sweeteners or sugar substitute are potent sugar replacements that are nonnutritive, and noncaloric. They taste sweet, but contain fewer calories than sugar.
Sodium erythorbate functions in foods as an antioxidant, preservative, and curing agent (color retention and reducing compound).
Tartaric acid is a weak acid naturally present in grapes, pineapples, and bananas.
Disodium inosinate (E631) is a flavor enhancer that imparts meaty or savory taste in foods, including condiments, seasonings, and snacks.
Anticaking agents are functional ingredients that prevent lumping and caking of foods in granular and powdered form.