Xanthan gum is used in making some foods and medications. It is a substance with different effects on various products. Xanthan Gum is a food thickener made from bacteria that infect numerous plants. It also keeps textures from changing and hold ingredients in place.
Xanthan gum is also a part of many types of medicines, as well as toothpaste. Mainly it is available in tablets to make them break down slowly in the body and even in liquid drops for eyes.