English Explanatory Dictionary

guar gum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heteropolysaccharide gum, extracted from the guar bean, that is used as a food additive.

Word forms

guar gum guar gums

Etymology

From guar (“type of legume”) + gum.

Synonyms

E412 when used as a thickener and stabiliser guaran
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