guar gum
noun[U]
uk/ˈɡwɑː ˌɡʌm/us/ˈɡwɑːr ˌɡʌm/(alsoguar)gum(= astickysubstance)from anIndianplantthat isaddedtofoodto make itthickeror tokeepitfresh:
Guargumis used tothickensaladdressingsandstabilizeicecream.
Bread made with 5percentguarbakeswell andtasteslikeordinarybread.
- We do not usecornsyrup, guargum, or otherfillersin any ofourproducts.
- Guargumis thekeytosuccessfulgluten-freebaking.
- When taken withfood, guargumappearstodelaytheabsorptionofcarbohydrates.
Additives in food & drinks
- additive
- anti-caking agent
- baking powder
- baking soda
- bicarb
- colouring
- cream of tartar
- creamer
- E number
- emulsifier
- filler
- iodized salt
- Irish moss
- lecithin
- malt extract
- maltodextrin
- pectin
- stabilizer
- thickening
- xanthan gum