"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
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"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is gumă de xantan?
Gumă de xantan, also known as xanthan gum, is a popular food ingredient that is widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in a variety of foods, including salad dressings, sauces, and baked goods. This natural gum is produced by fermenting corn sugar with a bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris, and is known for its ability to create a smooth and creamy texture in foods. It is also gluten-free and has a neutral taste, making it a versatile ingredient in both gluten-free and conventional recipes. Gumă de xantan is a common ingredient in many commercial food products, and is also available for home use in powder form.
We've built a vegan ingredients scanner that classifies food ingredients as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "potentially vegan".
It allows you to avoid non-vegan ingredients - just take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.