guar gum

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Definition of guar gum in English English dictionary

a heteropolysaccharide gum, extracted from the guar bean, that is used as a food additive

from seeds of the guar plant; used to thicken foods and as sizing for paper and cloth

A water-soluble paste made from the seeds of the guar plant and used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods and pharmaceuticals

Synonyms

e412, thickener, stabiliser, guaran

Etymology

[ 'gwär ] (noun.) 1882. Hindi guAr.