<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> On 3/5/96, DAVID GRAY <[log in to unmask]> asked: > 2) I noticed some discussion concerning Xanthum Gum. Can > someone please update me on this matter. >From a Bette Hagman cookbook: Xanthum Gum is a powder milled from the dried cell coat of a microorganism called Xanthomonas campestris grown under laboratory conditions. It works as an excellent substitute for the gluten in yeast breads made from flours other than wheat. Guar Gum is a powder derived from the seed of the plant Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. It has a high fiber content and is sometimes used as a laxative, one should be aware that when used in baking it can cause distress to some people whose digestive systems are sensitive. [end of included excerpt] Xanthum Gum can be purchased from Ener-G Foods (800-331-5222 or 206-767-6660) and some of the other GF food vendors. Guar gum is a close relative to xanthum gum cooking wise. Don.