While xanthan gum is commonly made from corn, soy, or wheat, it can also be made from egg whites or dairy. If you're avoiding these ingredients, just read the label to ensure the food is vegan.

Mechanistic insights into consumption of the food additive xanthan gum by the human gut microbiota. Nature Microbiology , 2022; 7 (4): 556 DOI: 10.1038/s41564-022-01093-0 Cite This Page : ...

Adding xanthan gum to gluten-free flours replicates the function of gluten, and binds the mixture together, making cakes and loaves spongy, not brittle. Over the past few years, gluten-free diets ...