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guar gum

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guar gum [′gwär ‚gəm]
(materials)
A mucilage formed from seeds of the guar plant; light-gray powder dispersible in water; used as a thickening agent in paper, foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.


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Look on the label for ingredients like oat, wheat or rice bran, dried fruits and guar gum if fiber is a concern.
Some alternatives which produce results similar to gelatin are agar-agar, carrageenan, tapioca, sago, guar gum, pectin, and rennet.
This soluble fiber is comprised of galactomannans, similar to properties in that of guar gum.
 
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