a leguminous Indian plant, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus , grown as a fodder crop and for the gum obtained from its seeds
Also called: guar gum. a gum obtained from the seeds of this plant, used as a stabilizer and thickening agent in food (E412) and as sizing for paper
First recorded in 1880–85, guar is from the Hindi word guār
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Functional fiber — such as inulin, maltodextrin, guar gum and psyllium — have been extracted from natural sources, processed and added back to foods or supplements because they have health benefits.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
“It’s not just the salt and sugar, which are the obvious ones, but the artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, emulsifiers, stabilizers, guar gum and xanthan gum,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2022
Some commercial-grade sour cream has added stabilizers, like gelatin or guar gum, to enrich its texture and consistency.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2022
There are many kinds of ice cream bases, ranging from the simplest mix of cream and sugar to more elaborate combinations including xanthan or guar gum, corn syrup and milk powder.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2014
I found one such TV dinner that included thirty-one ingredients, from guar and xanthan gum to “natural grill flavor.”
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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