Drastic times call for drastic measures. If you ever find yourself stranded in the wilderness without food, you'll have to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild are edible, but many are also
"xanthan gum itself is not harmful to human skin or digestive systems." I don't know what the hell they are talking about; I think Wikipedia has better information: "Some people are allergic to xanthan gum, with symptoms of intestinal gripes and diarrhea. Workers exposed to xanthan gum dust...