Guar Bean Gum
What is Guar Bean Gum?
Guar gum is a dietary fiber derived from the ground seeds of the guar plant, native to India and Pakistan. It is a white to yellowish powder that is soluble in water. It is produced by mechanically dehulling, grinding, and screening the guar seeds.
Is Guar Bean Gum vegan?
Guar Bean Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Guar Bean Gum gluten-free?
Guar gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Guar Bean Gum used for?
Manufacturers add guar gum to foods as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
Is Guar Bean Gum safe?
Guar gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add guar gum to foods as a thickening and stabilizing agent. It helps improve the texture and mouthfeel of products like ice cream, yogurt, and baked goods. It is also used to prevent ice crystals from forming in frozen desserts.
Health notes
Guar gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of soluble fiber, which may help with digestive regularity. JECFA has evaluated guar gum and established an acceptable daily intake. Some individuals may experience gas or bloating when consuming large amounts of guar gum due to its fiber content.
Allergen info
Guar gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Guar Bean Gum
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