Culinary Terms X

Xanthan gum is a high molecular weight polysaccha-ride.

Its numerous areas of applications cover a broad spectrum and range from the food industry to oil recovery.

Confectioners sugar is available in different finenesses. The grind sold in most grocery stores is 10X. You can't make finer powdered sugar at home because no home processor will grind it to that powdery texture.

Xanthan Gum - Xanthan gum is used as a thickener and emulsifier in dairy products, salad dressings, and other foods. It's made from corn sugar.

Xxx, Xxxx, 10x - An indicator on a box of confectioners' sugar denoting how many times the sugar has been ground. The higher the number of X's, the finer the grind.