Can you use Xanthan gum for homemade toothpaste?
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I have never thought about using this as tooth paste. I have noticed when I use a wet cloth to wipe up any spills of Xanthan gum, the cloth gets a slimy, slippery feeling to it. This texture would bother me so I probably won't try this one for toothpaste. I use natural toothpaste made with essential oils so I am not getting the harmful toxins from commercial pastes. I would be interested in other's responses to this question.
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Xanthan gum is used in toothpaste in a very small amount to bind the ingredients together. Too much and it will be slimy. It's not necessary in a homemade toothpaste but helps provide the "typical" toothpaste feel when used commercially.
989291
Xanthan Gum is made by fermenting corn sugar with a bacteria, Xanthomonas campestris. It's the same bacteria that creates black spots on broccoli and cauliflower. The result is a slimy goo that is then dried up and ground into a fine white powder. (From Bob's Red Mill)
1183156
Yes u can use it to make your own toothpaste. I use it in my own homemade toothpaste. I've also used it to make a tooth powder (toothpaste ). It works great.
149921
Without posting a bunch of links to research, I would break it down into this: Most regular toothpaste have artificial sweeteners, flouride (which I have read can be harmful over time, and a bunch of other questionable chemical creations. On Guard has simple natural ingredients, with pure essential oils, which kill harmful bacteria, and are even good at fighting illness, through ingestion, topical contact and inhalation. On Guard is also sweetened with xylitol, made from birch trees, which has also proven to inhibit bacteria growth. (By the way, xylitol is also a great sugar substitute, being good for your teeth.)
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Xanthan gum can be made from bacterium from wheat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthan_gum#Allergies) so although it doesn't contain wheat, if you are highly intolerant, I would avoid it or find one labeled GF.
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I usually use something like peanut butter, as the sticky stuff is probably oil-soluble... also works for getting chewing gum out of kids hair. I did not have this label on mine, so I'm just guessing.. worth a try.
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Xylitol is not toxic but too much can cause some people digestive upset. I wouldn't worry about that with a toothpaste.
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Yes you can, however, be aware that Xylosweet doesn't dissolve like sugar. Some of it will eventually settle to the bottom of the pitcher and/or glass. So you may need to stir it on occasion. Also, be sure to start with small amounts and see how it affects you and/or your child's digestive system. It can work as a wonderful regulator for some, but it also causes some people to run to the bathroom. I don't have a problem with that at all and don't notice a difference in any way, but my husband does, so just be careful. He'll use it on occasion specifically to "get things moving", and he uses it in moderation to sweeten things, but he is careful not to overdo it. I have used it for cinnamon toast. Yum! I also make sugar free and gluten free lemon bars with it.
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Cornstarch, rice flours, milk powder, tapioca starch, potato starch. Xanthan gum
787299
This toothpaste is still mint flavored, though not as strong as Crest or Aquafresh. The flavor is roughly on par with the Shaun White flavor of Stride gum.
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Probably it's Gluten Free, however, Xanthan Gum can also be made from corn, which would likely be GMO corn.
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It could be. Xanthan gum is a food additive that is actually a secretion of a bacteria mixed with sugars from corn, wheat or soy (which may or may not be GMO). If you wanted to buy it in bulk, Bobs Red Mill makes an organic/GMO free Xanthan gum by the bag...not exactly sure if they use GMO free in the dental spray though.
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Much xanthum gum is made from corn products. We know there are strains of GMO corn, so it is possible that xanthum gum could be made from it. Whether GMO corn is used by xanthum gum manufacturers is an open question.
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Yes, it's usually about 3/4 teaspoon per cup of flour. You might need to experiment a little to get the right amt of xanthan gum as every flour mix is a little different.
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According to the nutrition facts on their website, each mint weighs a total of 0.6 grams, and 0.5 of those grams consist of xylitol. It's the main ingredient. So each mint is five-sixths, or about 83% xylitol. If you're curious, the second ingredient is calcium lactate, which according to Wikipedia (based on some caries research), is added to sugar-free foods to prevent tooth decay. When added to chewing gum containing xylitol, calcium lactate increases the remineralization of tooth enamel. The last three ingredients are gum arabic for texture, peppermint oil for flavor, and beeswax for the surface glaze.
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I have no idea. I use coconut oil with baking soda and Himalayan sea salt, with a drop of Oregano oil to brush and clean. Grapefruit Seed Extract is excellent as well.Rinse and spray teeth and gums with colloidal silver. Also use 1/2 oz. liquid chlorophyll in 6oz. ozone treated water, am and pm. Not the answer you was looking for, I know, but. Just saying...
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I use it with toothpaste but I would caution you to use very little. The brush does a great job cleaning your tongue. I use mine after I brush but before I floss and rinse, so I do not need to add any extra toothpaste. Its a great product and I tried three other types before I found this one.