Earth-based concretes are more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete compositions, but they often require some Portland cement to stabilize the mixture. Bio-based stabilizers could overcome the need for Portland cement, and researchers at Columbia University investigated the potential of the common food additive xanthan gum for this purpose.
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