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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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