Low-carb stew thickener?

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Just thought I'd share what I just found out about xantham gum:

Comments, thoughts, concerns?

That is amazingly disgusting

Makes me glad I've wandered to other ways to thicken! I don't like the texture of guar gum. Xanthan has a better texture though and I'm likely to use it in an emergency still, but not often.

Hoorah for squash. My fave thickener. And cream cheese.

Oh!! That reminds me... *runs off to post a recipe question*