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Guar Gum by Now Foods

8 oz. Powder

Guar Gum

Regular Retail: $5.99
Our low price: $4.13, 2 for $8.04, 6 for $22.62

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Item #: NOW050403
UPC: 733739050403
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Description

Guar Gum Powder- This product works by thickening the dough to the proper consistency to prevent the escape of gas released by leavening. It is especially useful in allergy breads---rice, soy, potatao, etc 100% Natural. Derived entirely from guar beans.

Ingredients

Supplemental Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 teaspoon
Servings per container: 162
Calories 5**
Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g <1%*
Dietary Fiber 1.0 g 4%*
Guar Gum Powder (Cyamopsis betragonolobus) (seeds) 1.4 g (1400 mg) †
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Free of: sugar, salt, yeast, starch, wheat, corn, soy, gluten, artifiical colors

Suggested Usage

Add 1/2 teaspoon per cup flour to aid in the rising of baked goods

Additional Information

FAQ

Guar Gum FAQ's

What is Guar Gum?

Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus) is a leguminous plant that grows in semi-arid regions of the world such as India and Pakistan. It bears many bean-like pods, each of which contains six to nine small, rounded seeds. The guar seed is typically made up of 40% to 46% germ, 38% to 45% endosperm, and 14% to 16% husk. The gum is obtained from the ground endosperm. Chemically, guar gum is a galactomannan polymer containing the sugars mannose and galactose. It emulsifies but does not form a gel as do similar products, such as locust bean gum.

How is NOW Guar Gum prepared?

NOW Guar Gum is prepared by removing the husk and germ portions before extracting the gum from the endosperm, to yield the pure product.

What is Guar Gum used for?

This product is used as a baking aid for recipes that use gluten-free flours. Gluten is needed to impart elasticity to most doughs so they hold in the gases formed by yeast fermentation or baking powder, causing the dough to rise. Guar and xanthan gums act as substitutes for the missing gluten in gluten-free recipes. If you want to use this powder as a water soluble fiber, consider adding 1/2 teaspoon to 12-16 oz. of filtered water and drink immediately.

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