Updated July 05, 2016. Definition: A central bank is an independent national authority that conducts monetary policy, regulates banks, and provides financial services including economic research. Its goals are to stabilize the nation's currency, keep unemployment low, and prevent inflation.
Xanthan gum is a sugar-like compound made by mixing aged (fermented) sugars with a certain kind of bacteria. It is used to make medicine. Xanthan gum is used for lowering blood sugar and total cholesterol in people with diabetes. It is also used as a laxative.
Xanthan gum is a chemically produced product derived either from corn or sugarcane. It is milled into a fine powder that resembles baking soda or powder and is used in gluten-free and whole wheat baking to replace the glutinous binding agent.