Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum
What is Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum?
Guar gum is a dietary fiber derived from the ground endosperm of guar beans. It is a natural thickening and stabilizing agent. The process involves dehulling, milling, and sieving the guar bean seeds to produce a fine powder.
Is Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum vegan?
Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum a major allergen?
Guar gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Stabilizers: Organic Guar Gum used for?
Manufacturers add guar gum to foods to improve texture, prevent ice crystal formation in frozen desserts, and act as a stabilizer in dressings and sauces.
Is Stabilizers: Organic Guar 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 to improve texture, prevent ice crystal formation in frozen desserts, and act as a stabilizer in dressings and sauces. It is commonly found in ice cream, yogurt, baked goods, and processed cheese.
Health notes
Guar gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. As a soluble fiber, it can help promote digestive regularity. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated guar gum and established acceptable daily intakes. Some individuals may experience gas or bloating when consuming large amounts of guar gum.
Allergen info
Guar gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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