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"Amanda L. Lester" <[log in to unmask]> wrote on Nov 4 09:36:30:
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> After some detective work and a very sore stomach, it looks like eggs
> and Xantham gum might both be culprits, with Xantham gum the worst.
> How depressing! Which leads me to a couple more questions:
> Can I use egg replacer with more or less the same results in any
> baked goods, or has anyone found limitations to its success?
> Also, is guar gum a good substitute for Xantham gum?
 
    I have been able to substitute guar gum for xanthan gum.  Actually, I use
 them interchangeably, just depending on which I happen to have at the time.
 Guar gum is usually considerable lower priced than xanthan gum :)
 
    Many celiacs do not tolerate guar gum, because it can have a laxative
 effect.  I guess I am lucky, because it does not seem to bother me.  I do not
 use it when I cook food for others in my group, but I do use it for myself and
 my family without any negative side effects.
 
    Glad you figured out what was causing the problem!
 
Joan Van Loozenoord
Denver, Colorado
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