Food Additives - Names Starting with X
List of Additives and What They Do
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com
Index of Food Additives
Xanthan Gum - Bodying Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Whipping Agent
Xylitol - Humectant, Moisture-Retaining Agent, Nutritive Sweetener, Sweetening Agent
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