Comparing E415 - Xanthan gum vs E927A - Azodicarbonamide
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Popular questions
Is xanthan gum bad for you?
No—at typical food levels it isn’t considered harmful; it’s approved for use in the U.S. and EU. Very high intakes can cause gas or a laxative effect in some people.
Is xanthan gum safe?
Yes—xanthan gum (E415) is approved by regulators like the FDA and EFSA and is considered safe at normal food-use levels. Large supplemental amounts may cause digestive upset, and xanthan-gum–based thickeners are not recommended for premature infants.
What is xanthan gum made from?
It’s a polysaccharide made by fermenting simple sugars (often from corn, sugarcane, or wheat) with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, then precipitated, dried, and milled into a powder.
Is xanthan gum bad for dogs?
No—it's not considered toxic to dogs, and small amounts used in pet foods are generally safe. Large amounts may cause diarrhea or gas, so avoid overuse and consult a vet if your dog has GI sensitivities.
What does xanthan gum do?
It works as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier—adding viscosity, suspending particles, and preventing separation. In gluten-free baking it helps bind dough and improve texture, and it’s shear‑thinning so it pours easily but thickens at rest.
What breads have azodicarbonamide?
In countries where it's permitted (e.g., the U.S.), some mass-produced white and wheat sandwich breads, hamburger/hot dog buns, and bagels may contain azodicarbonamide as a dough conditioner; check the ingredient list for "azodicarbonamide" or "ADA".
What is azodicarbonamide used for?
In foods, azodicarbonamide (E927a) is a flour treatment agent/oxidizing dough conditioner that strengthens dough, improves rise and crumb, and can slightly bleach flour. Outside food, it's used as a blowing agent to make foamed plastics and rubber.
What does azodicarbonamide do to your body?
At permitted food levels it breaks down during dough processing and baking and is not expected to have direct health effects for consumers, and regulators like the FDA allow it within limits. Occupational inhalation of the raw powder can irritate or sensitize the respiratory tract, and concerns about breakdown products have led some regions (e.g., EU, Australia/New Zealand, Singapore) to prohibit its use in food.
What foods contain azodicarbonamide?
Primarily some commercially baked goods such as sliced sandwich breads, hamburger and hot dog buns, bagels, flour tortillas, and frozen or par-baked doughs in countries where allowed. Check labels for "azodicarbonamide" or "ADA," as many brands have reformulated to remove it.
What products contain azodicarbonamide?
Food products that may contain it include certain mass-produced breads, buns, bagels, tortillas, and frozen or par-baked doughs (where permitted). Non-food uses include foamed plastics and rubber products like shoe soles and yoga mats, where it acts as a blowing agent.