Xantham Gum is used in gluten free baking as a binding agent to perform the role that gluten plays in wheat flour. It is a natural ingredient produced by fermentation of glucose or sucrose by Xanthomonas Campestris which improves the crumb structure and reduces crumbling. Only 2 tea spoons are required per Gluten Free Bread Loaf. Milling flour since 1978, Doves Farm are still creating new products, each driven by their same original vision to make gluten free living simpler. Their aim is to share their gluten free expertise and bring back the joy and pleasures of home baking and cooking, and the freedom to have fun experimenting in your kitchen with ease. Free from gluten, wheat, dairy, palm oil, GMO ingredients, artificial flavours, artificial colours and artificial preservatives. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.