# Xanthan Gum Sauce Thickener

This recipe demonstrates how to use xanthan gum, a secret ingredient in restaurants, to thicken sauces without altering their flavor profile.

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 litres Water
- 5 grams Xanthan gum

## Instructions

1. Heat 2 liters of water in a pan to 40°C (104°F).
2. Add 5 grams of xanthan gum to the warm water.
3. Whisk or blend the xanthan gum into the water until it forms a thickened mixture.
4. To thicken a sauce, take some of the xanthan gum mixture using a ladle.
5. Add the xanthan gum mixture to the sauce that needs thickening (shown here with a yellow sauce) and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.
6. For a split sauce, add the xanthan gum mixture and stick blend until it comes back together.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Induction hob
- Thermometer
- Whisk
- Immersion blender
- Ladle
- Bowl

## Tips

- Xanthan gum is a powerful thickening agent that helps create the desired texture for sauces.
- It thickens sauces without changing their flavor profile, unlike flour, starch, or cream.
- Xanthan gum is also really good at re-emulsifying a split sauce, such as a split Hollandaise.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEUaWqqNPXf/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8bd8322a-6e3a-4009-b832-005757655ea3
- Extracted: 2025-10-21

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