What it is and where it comes from
Xanthan gum is made by a bacterium that turns sugar from corn, wheat or beet into a thick gum. It is then dried into a powder.
Where you find it
Sauces, dressings, gluten-free bread, ice cream, soups and toothpaste.
What to look for on the label
Nothing to check for halal.
This is a guide, not a fatwa. Recipes change, so check the label, look for halal certification, and ask your local imam where scholars differ.