Food Grade Guar Gum
Standard food-grade guar gum powder for culinary and supplement applications
Fiber Supplements
Soluble Fibers
Research: Moderate
Scientific Name
Food grade Cyamopsis tetragonoloba galactomannan
Classifications
Grade:
food-grade
Processing:
ground-endosperm
Source:
guar-beans
Type:
soluble-fiber
Benefits
- Acts as soluble fiber supporting digestive health
- Helps slow gastric emptying and nutrient absorption
- May support healthy cholesterol levels
- Provides prebiotic effects supporting gut microbiome
- Improves texture and stability in formulations
- Gluten-free thickening alternative
Specific Properties
- Rapid hydration in cold water
- High viscosity at low concentrations
- Stable across wide pH range
- Synergistic effects with xanthan gum
- Freeze-thaw stable
Safety Notes
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA. May cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals or when consumed in large amounts. Can expand significantly when mixed with liquid - adequate fluid intake recommended. May affect absorption of medications if taken simultaneously.
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About Guar Gum
A natural galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans, commonly used as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent in food and supplement formulations
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