date:Jul 09, 2012
ught about xanthan gum on a label versus its flaxseed gum OptiSol 5000, which can be declared as 'milled flaxseed'. 63% of consumers stated that they preferred to see milled flaxseed over xanthan gum on the label.
OptiSol 5000 is marketed as a replacer for xanthan and other gums in tortillas, gluten-free baked goods, cakes, cookies and bars. Functionally, it is said to provide a variety of hydrocolloid benefits, including moisture control, shelf-life extension, viscosity generation and cryoprot