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[–] BlueBockser@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It being natural doesn't mean anything, though. Plenty of naturally dangerous things out there...

[–] Swim@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

this is not one of them. Xanthan gum is a food additive created by a sugar that’s fermented by a bacteria. It’s a soluble fiber and commonly used to thicken or stabilize foods.

[–] BlueBockser@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't doubt it, I just have a problem with the reasoning that something is "natural" and therefore good. It's a common misconception that charlatans use to prey on people.

[–] Swim@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

the inverse is true as well so its kinda moot