Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum: Keto Friendly?

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[@Kelly_Silverman]

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[@HonkGoldfisz]

I use guar gum for making gravy out of fat/meat juices left on pan after frying! It is really efficient to use. I use no more than half teaspoon or teaspoon per pan. 300g tin I buy lasts me forever. The key is to dissolve it in little bit of oil or any other fat because it pulls together water but not fat! Then just the solution pour into anything you want to make thicker and stir fast !

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[@AFineLineA]

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[@johnnypenso9574]

Guar gum is a more natural alternative to Xanthan gum when you need a thickener. If you're going to use either one make sure and do your research. Some people can't tolerate them and you really have to get the amounts right as a little goes a long way. The difference between a tsp and a half tsp in a recipe can be the difference between success and failure.

[@alexyehorov1]

Wow, that’s legit explanation, learned something new today, haha. Love it

[@alexyehorov1]

Thanks for sharing

[@Brownmahfun]

Xanthan Gum was used on oil rigs to thicken the sludge used to transport oil and water. It binds to the intestines and reduces absorption of nutrients.

[@freedomforever1962]

😲 !

[@IASAkC]

Only if taken in excess

[@Brownmahfun]

@@IASAkC Yes but some of us already have that problem without the Xanthan gum.

[@robsan9017]

Oh, knock it off 🙄. Your post is fear mongering nonsense. Xanthan Gum just like anything else is completely safe when used correctly and in moderation.

[@DStrayCat69]

I consume a lot of Coconut milk. I purchase Only natural. There are a lot of Coconut Milk products containing Gar Gum, which I won't buy. My thinking is, if they need to Thicken the coconut milk, it is an inferior product... I tend to treat all foods containing thickeners in the same light... I ask myself, if the basic product requires thickening and what thickening is accomplishing... Is it merely cosmetic? Great little video :-)

[@najeebenton862]

Thanks, this topic can help through a lot of confusion because of the gum in there names. Thank you for clearing this up.

[@faviolaandaya1079]

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[@lars2894]

We need newer videos on these kind of food ingredients Dr. Berg! What about lecithins, glycerines, hydrolyzed proteins, sorbates, and other common preservatives??

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[@mrbrown4520]

Hi Dr Berg. Is agar agar safe to consume? Is it keto friendly?

[@jodilindstrom7720]

Thanks for the information, very timely. Do you use these products and do you have recipes using them?

[@rickygarcia6441]

I'm glad it's keto friendly. However, Is it a healthy, unhealthy or a neutral additive? Currently I'm consuming it in my coconut milk about 4 days/ week. I like using the one with guar gum over the one without because it gives my shakes a better consistency.

[@MsYesunglover]

My question too!

[@ashalt867]

Yes! I''ve been wondering about this!

[@Drberg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacobmoorman2720]

Thanks for the video! Opinion on Tara gum?

[@tjtampa214]

Well look at that. Nice to have choices and nice to know how to choose. 🤔

[@dawne5139]

I have been gluten free for 16 years now. Most people had never heard of it back then. Gluten free options were rare. At least where I lived. You had to make everything yourself. Low carb 9 years. I have cooked with both those ingredients. You have to mix them in with another powder ingredient to stop clumping. Depending on the recipe, that is not always possible or you are adding unwanted carbs. I hated cooking with both. There is a powder from the konica root called glucomannan. Even when making gravy, I just have to sprinkle it on hot broth drippings and wisk in. No large clumps. I have also used it when my mayo hasn't thickened quite enough. If I need thickening, it's my go to.

[@reinamacaren-a4132]

One is for making baked goods and one is for making cold goods. I personally use mine for DIY hair recipes. I mainly use xanthum because it's easier to find in the grocery store. I'm about to make a flourless keto gravy right now😋

[@salvatorelivreri]

Which is for which?

[@abdursask]

Nigella sativa ( black Seed ) can be used as a zinc ionophore as its main active constituent is thymoquinone or hydroxychloroquine . Please do some research on this and let us know what you think. Thanks for your amazing content

[@lanastephenson6174]

Could I just use a packet of unflavored gelatin?

[@pamkreutzer4864]

Can you please do a video on Raynaud’s disease!!!! You are such a beautiful person, thank you for all your wonderful work ❤️

[@ahumandreamahumandream9077]

How can we know about GMO stuff in the products ? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹

[@lf7065]

Thank you, Dr. Berg. Very helpful! 🙏🙂

[@alexjulius69]

I really don't care if it's GMO or not, I just wanna binge without getting fat, and this my friends, IS IT. (Cuz' you can make insanely voluminous foods with very low calories)

[@princesslady93]

Whta kinds of recieps do you like to volumize? I'd love some ideas thank you!

[@alexjulius69]

@@princesslady93 Sorry I don't know, this comment was made 1 year ago, I have good relationship with food nowadays, eating everything, but not too much of it. I'm sitting at a comfortable body fat level

[@georgekallis3337]

I use glucomannan powder from the konjac root almost zero carbs and all fiber. Very keto friendly and non GMO.

[@Sakscw]

Where do you get that? Any supermarket?

[@CarbageMan]

@@Sakscw Amazon. Health food stores likely have it.

[@georgekallis3337]

@@Sakscw Piping Rock, iHerb

[@dawne5139]

It also does not clump up like those other powders. Way more cook friendly.

[@kilis3804]

Can that directly replace xanthum gum 1:1 in a keto recipe? @GeorgeKallis

[@yanisusu3906]

How do we know it’s non GMO? They can label it but should we trust them? It’s so hard to eat anything I’m so annoyed .

[@Temptd2]

Dr. Berg, can you speak to gellan gum? I note that the organic heavy creams now contain this as an ingredients - just cream and gellan gum. Would love your take on it!

[@Autocaniball]

Doc, could you talk about gellan gum and see if it healthy on keto

[@BrodiPhoenix]

Dr Berg,Type 1 Diabetic here. First off THANK YOU! I am Considered LADA because I have antibodies but my pancreas is still producing very little amount of insulin. Using 10units of long lasting a night. Some days I don't have to take that and it will be normal, but I choose not to do that. IF and Keto for past two years. A1C 5.4-5.6. Been on long lasting insulin for 9 years. My first year of diagnosis at 15 years old, I used short acting but haven't since then. No nerve issues or neuropathy. Weird situation. Don't have answers. But hopefully this lifestyle lasts for years to come.

[@yarajoan841]

Hi there, I am also newly diagnosed T1D / Lada with some insulin production and positive of ZnT8 antibody - I was wondering what helped you stop taking rapid, any lifestyle changes? Working out / muscles mass I heard it helped … Also when you eat how high do you go without taking rapid and how how many hours it takes to go back to baseline ? I panic when I reach 150 and take 1 unit and don’t wait for it go down Thanks allot, hope to hear from you 🙏

[@heartsparkdollar]

Guar Bean: "I'm non-GMO!" Food Scientist: "Hold my naturally-carbonated, grain-based, beverage."

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[@maxibake9323]

I never knew that about xanthan gum. 🌽 Thank you muchly for sharing this very important information with us all, take care, & stay safe everybody. ❤🙂🐶

[@ohmylordforgivemeandmypare232]

Thanks Maxi as well you take care 😻❤❤

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@@ohmylordforgivemeandmypare232 And you too elinarva. 👍🤗❤️🙂🐶

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@@maxibake9323 You're right Maxi😔We're getting live as birds in our home , OMG I love chocolate so much🍫😋Yummy thanks a lot 😍😍what's your favorite sweet dear Maxi❓❓

[@Halo144]

Thanks Doc because xanthan gum is what I will be consuming but non gmo like you said😇

[@yahweh3540]

Thanks, I've been wanting use this for a while but have been finding conflicting info.

[@wavehaven1]

Great Vid... Thickners make products seem like your getting more. I guess Zanthan gum is used alot being its a cheaper source. Fruit pectin is good because its a great absorber for cholesterol but isnt used much.

[@olgajimenez3713]

Hey Dr. Berg! Could you please do a video also on Sunflower and Sot lecithin? These are in many things like coconut milk, Lily’s chocolates etc. THANK YOU.

[@richardmarino2732]

Research how they produce lecithin. Not good in most cases. Solvents you dont want to ingest are commonly used to produce various lecithins.

[@allaboutmycats454]

Dr Berg has a vid on it

[@AFineLineA]

Good question!

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@@allaboutmycats454 Thank You!

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[@elizabethelizabeth9929]

Dr Berg, whats your attitude to MANUKA HONEY? is it acceptable during KETO ? is it truly good for the gut / stomach , helpful for ulcer. please reply if we can enjoy a spoon or two )

[@elisabethbeautiful3969]

Elizabeth Elizabeth !!!

[@wakjob961]

I found Beef Gelatin to be the perfect cooking thickener.

[@AFineLineA]

Where do you source your Beef Gelatin? Thanks!

[@ozgecguab]

Dear Dr. Berg. I came across with another gum, called Locust Bean Gum which is known as E410 in food industry. Is this particular gum keto friendly? Does it have any adverse effect on our health? I’d love to hear your perspective on this! Many thanks in advance!

[@isabellajones8535]

I have seen some recent papers claiming that Xanthan Gum reduces blood sugars, which makes it more attractive.

[@eliassh4918]

thank you Dr.berg dose flax seeds have side effect how much i can consume

[@sam.x111]

Elias Sh it’s make me bleed every time, i just don’t no why ?

[@markpiatti1109]

How do you know if something is gmo or not??

[@shawnlaw3336]

But are these safe as additives in food? For example, in cream cheese?

[@raibowroyalrs8137]

I saw it yesterday and I wondering myself if I can took it on the keto diet and you post it today 😂

[@oliviamiller7434]

Dr. Berg, I use glucomannan powder for thickening. Soon, I’ll try oat fibre noodles. I would welcome a video addressing more keto additives/ingredients.

[@AFineLineA]

Agreed!

[@pskpsk8663]

Tragacanth Gum ?? Is it Great for leaky gut syndrome .. it alleviate many of my allergic symptoms .. sir please do Vedio non that " Tragacanth Gum "

[@butterfly9274]

*Dr Berg you are just a Blessing*

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*very informative!!🔥🔥💯💯💯*

[@ButterflyVan]

Thank you for this I always wondered about it.

[@ghoulaalghoula9788]

Salaam Dr I'm very delighted to know your channel and I just want to tell you that our prophet Muhammad recommended us to fast very Monday and Thursday and to fast 3days when the moon is completely seen it certainly has a scientific explanation and it is also something beneficial for us because our prophet wanted and wished always the best for us follower from algeria

[@moayadqudmani1759]

Would you please explain the Gum Arab and its benefits to Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

[@shahyar234]

is guar beans keto friendly to eat .

[@anona5938]

@ericberg What if I have allergic reactions to beans and soy.. can I use Acacia Gum Arabic to substitute these gums on keto diet???

[@nazem3079]

Gum Arabic is been used widely in various issues. Its prebiotic and beneficial to kidney and liver.

[@JohnVanderbeck]

Are the two interchangeable in recipes? IE if a keto bread recipe calls for Xanthan gum could you use Guar gum instead?

[@jmpentek]

Love you Dr. Berg

[@arfafarooq3835]

Does these two are safe for digestion?

[@CarbageMan]

I use glucomannan to thicken the jus from my sous vide meats and pour it back on them as a gravy.

[@Nlpv841]

Can you talk about kombucha? I just recently bought some from the grocery store by accident. I though it was just a nice natural Gingerale but readying closer after I bought it, it said gingerade. Than I read more on the bottle and saw it contain alcohol 🍷, yeast and bacteria.. I was like ... What the heck am I drinking!?? Read reviews on influenster but... idk 😐 some people love it some don’t ... and google just scared the hell out of me. Saying if contaminated it can cause yeast infection really bad headache and death!! But, some reviews said it was so healthy.. So please if you have the time I would like to know more about this. Thank you so much! 😀

[@komalsoni8856]

can i add for making gluten free roti bcoz my daughter has to eat gluten free food . Which is best gluten-free binding agent ?

[@chilambalam5425]

What’s the problem with GMO?

[@ImagineWrong]

What is gellan gum?

[@hu-Mera]

What about tragacanth gum? Is it Keto friendly?

[@dianahamid8972]

Hi Dr thank for every knowledge u teach us, I just wanna ask what about Arabic gum? Talk about plz. Thank u 🙏🌹

[@Drberg]

Thanks for the video suggestion. Have a nice day!

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Could you please talk about what you should eat while on dialysis. Thank you.

[@princessmagical]

Does anyone know about gellan gum? Is it safe in a supplement? When I searched, it's said to be naturally occurring but also can be commercially made from bacterial fermentation. I don't really know if it's safe or not.

[@manueltoledo9338]

I am a G6-PD person and I just found out that Guar Gum affects my Gentic medical condition, do you know food products that don't contain Guar Gum, specificly a brand of Gluten Free Bread; I would very well appriciate it; Thank you.

[@toffahahloua6781]

What about Arabic gum?can w used in keto friendly recepies rather than xantham gum?thank you

[@TarryLordTarry]

I had a bag of xanthum gum in my hand and couldn't remember why it was good and why I thought I needed it. I put it back. Oh well.

[@quasaaaar]

Thanks Dr. Could you do an episode on Arabic (Sudanese) gum? My pharmacist gave it to me as a suplement and now I'm wondering if it can replace Psylium Husk in baking.

[@jenniferbecca3050]

I think I’m allergic to acacia gum. It’s used as a filler in some medications and supplements. Stopped taking levothyroxine a year ago, and my vitiligo started healing. Now, my vitiligo has regressed, as the Hylands mineral salt has the acacia gum as a filler.

[@traceyb3231]

Thanks dr I always wondered about these two. People avoid carageenan and I’ve heard about glucomannan. Those would be interesting too.

[@HelloitsmeReena]

Is Xanthan Gum Gluten free ?

[@chresateo939]

How about the locust bean gum?

[@moderndaysurvivor91]

I was ready to throw my Coconut milk away before he mentioned guar gum was ok lol

[@ILIK3HATERZ]

Its also in energy drinks

[@Charley711away711]

Thank you!

[@Jenny1954]

What about Carageenan? Its in alot dairy productsts like commercial ice cream. When I was a Raw Vegan, it was said that Carageenan was BAD.

[@JazzyGems111]

What about tara gum?

[@anthonyleydens]

My mife is having troubles controlling her sugar levels and fasting. She will listen to nothing i have to say, and quite frankly i dont know how she is supposed to keep her sugar around 100 and not take insulin or eat. Sometimes it drops and she has to eat, breaking the fast, and sometimes she fasts and it just climbs even if she doesnt eat. Seems like a wierd catch 22 and we would love a little advise. She purchased the wheat grass formula and the yeast but it is yet to arrive. Thanks

[@styxinator91]

Brilliant. Thanks

[@doraKitty23]

wow now i will eat them😁as good choice for thickener food in a can.

[@gyaniadmi2347]

*Is yeast good for diabetes*

[@momiji6287]

In the Middle East we use tragacanth gum as a thickener we call it kateera ,also known in India as Gond katira I sometimes replace psyllium with it

[@mbaxter22]

I’ve been enjoying egg tortillas made with xanthan gum. They’re fantastic for keto, but the xanthan gum has me nervous.

[@sandrabassett9923]

I use it in my egg white tortillas, wonderful. Only 1/4 tsp not a big deal unless it disrupts your gut

[@chestiitari9531]

"they don't modify the bean" regarding GMO. Really? never? so we do not have to check? sounds odd from a guy that knows a loty of stuff and gives us all this great videos

[@LeeC71]

I used to buy frozen chicken from aldi til I saw it had xantham gum in the added water hence all the horrible white stuff coming out when it's cooked..needless to say I don't use it anymore 🤢

[@WH2012]

Good move. Most chicken today is positively vile. I can hardly stand the smell, let alone the taste.

[@CalmVibesVee]

Food industry is putting additives in otherwise good food at no care as to how it Will effect us only to make it taste better so we keep buying it. Try finding canned coconut milk with no additives.

[@AFineLineA]

@@CalmVibesVee That's why we have an FDA, but over decades now they have allowed all kinds of make you sick additives and fillers so they're essentially NOT doing their job. Then the public just eats the foods no fight back. If more and more people complained to the FDA maybe there'd be less junk in foods and more health giving nutrients? Used to be you ate foods you were healthy or healthier. Now with all the toxicity, chemical's, GMO'S, devoid of nutrients, fillers, additives, and now add to it steeply rising costs it is near impossible to be healthy for many who need it the most! Diligence is the only answer and finding what works and sticking to it. A food journal usually helps immensely in this regard. It gives a clear view of what works and what does not. Makes it easier to implement changes and no guess work or trying to remember what does or does not work. Best regards!

[@CalmVibesVee]

@@AFineLineA agreed. Fasting is my best option then making sure I get good beef & fish. Fast, feast, exercise, pray, repeat

[@elvafong3591]

The only xantham gum I can find is Is "Red Bob Mill Premium Quality Xantham Gum". Is this product on your non gmo approved list?

[@MMM-cf4md]

Dr Berg 💡 Beams with Unmatched Resource.

[@thechosenone4035]

What about gum arabic/ arabic gum? I've seen it added as a binder to roasted & salted almonds.

[@michaelaoun3723]

dr berg when i consume anything that has xanthan gum i get so bloated and gassy why ?

[@jonathangolgota]

usually this ingredient add 0.5 - 1% for bread keto/strawberry jam/almond milk

[@ahlam2309]

Could you please let us about the Arabic Gum. It is widely mentioned on KZbin that it is very beneficial for Diverticulitis and colon problems. I very much trust your researches and opinions. Thank you so much.

[@Drberg]

We'll add that to our video suggestion list. Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@ahlam2309]

@@Drberg Thank you so much for your reply. You are really different from others. I rarely got a reply from them. You are great.😍

[@SimplyHuman186]

Ever take a small pile of xanthan gum and just wet it in your hand? I did! It was a waste of time. My hand got slimy and stuck. Never again

[@eaglegrip6879]

Just be thankful you didn't go blind. 😂

[@SC-cb2pg]

SimplyHuman um, okay you must have been bored. Maybe a hobby would help? 🤔

[@SimplyHuman186]

@@SC-cb2pg There was some expired packets that seemed a shame to throw away. so that happened, and they were then thrown away.

[@jared5572]

Yeah, not as fun as corn starch.

[@arlenearmy]

I notice that some canned organic coconut cream has guar gum in it.

[@moathtalafha1991]

Thank you doctor for your fantastic wonderful videos 🌹 doctor Excuse me I would like to ask you question, I have pain in my back in the middle part not in the core of my backbone but its goes to the right side under my shoulder I feel this pain since one year ago I feel the pain when I bend over, I start to feel this pain after a football game my body was worm and after that I feel a cold air hit my back, I thought that the pain will go away by itself but it's still there and nowadays I toke a pain killer like voltaren but it's not help. Can you help me please I am 29 years old. Best regards

[@موفقمظهرمظهر]

Thank you very much

[@Laccafh]

What about gum arabica or gum goonder tragacanth which are produced from tree saps?