xanthan gum

(zănˈthən)

noun
A natural gum of high molecular weight produced by culture fermentation of glucose and used as a stabilizer in commercial food preparation.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Xanthomonas (campestris), name of the bacterium used to produce it

Origin: : Greek xanthos, yellow (from its color)

Origin: + Greek monas, monad; see monad

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