BOB'S RED MILL - Xanthan Gum 227g x5 PackIn gluten free baking, Xanthan Gum is essential for mimicking the texture and structure that gluten provides. It adds elasticity and viscosity to dough, helping cookies hold together on the baking sheet and allowing cakes and breads to rise properly by trapping air bubbles. A must have for creating gluten free baked goods with the perfect texture and shape.