Guar gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide chiết xuất từ the endosperm of guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). It is one of the most cost-effective and widely used thickening agents in the food ngành công nghiệp, capable of producing high độ nhớt ở nồng độ rất thấp. Guar gum hydrates rapidly in cold water.
This makes it suitable for instant food ứng dụng. Nó cung cấp excellent water-binding, emulsion stabilization, and freeze-thaw độ ổn định in a variety of food systems. The ingredient is also valued for its synergistic interactions with other hydrocolloids such as xanthan gum and locust bean gum. This enables precise kết cấu customization.