In mixology, xanthan gum is particularly useful for stabilizing cocktails, homemade syrup, cordials, fruit juice, coulis, draft cocktail preparations, frozen drinks, or pre-mixed cocktail bases. It helps achieve a more homogeneous, smoother, and more consistent texture while limiting the separation of certain ingredients in liquid preparations.
The Sosa technical sheet indicates that xanthan gum is used in liquids containing more than 80% water, both cold and hot, with a recommended dosage of 3g/kg. It is also heat and freeze-resistant, making it suitable for professional preparations in bars, pastry shops, kitchens, or cocktail labs.
For optimal incorporation, it is advisable to pour the powder gradually into the liquid while blending with a blender or immersion blender. This step is important because xanthan gum can form lumps if simply mixed with a spoon or shaker. Several specialized sources in modernist cuisine and mixology recommend working with xanthan in very low dosages, often around 0.1% to 0.3% for a light texture, as an excess can lead to an overly thick or gelatinous mouthfeel.
ContentsThis jar contains 500g of Sosa xanthan gum in the form of a fine white powder. The product is packaged in a professional resealable jar, convenient for regular use in bars, kitchens, pastry shops, or cocktail labs.
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