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Guar Gum

What is Guar Gum?

Guar Gum is derived from the Guar plant. It is primarily used in food as a thickener and binder. Guar gum is primarily grown in Pakistan and the northern regions of India. [1]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Guar Gum


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Guar Gum- WiseGeek

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Guar
Guar Bean Gum
Guar Fiber
Guar Gum Seed
Guar Gum Seed Extract

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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