Guar gum
Guar gum is a common food ingredient that comes from the seeds of the guar plant. This plant is mainly found in countries like India and Pakistan. Guar gum is used in a variety of food products to help improve their texture and consistency.
To make guar gum, the seeds of the guar plant are first dehusked, and then the endosperm of the seed is extracted and ground into a fine powder. This powder is then processed to create guar gum, which is a white or yellowish powder with excellent thickening properties.
You might spot guar gum on food labels because it acts as a thickening agent and stabiliser in many products. It helps give foods like ice cream, sauces, dressings, and baked goods a smooth texture. Guar gum can also prevent ice crystals from forming in frozen treats and improve the shelf life of certain products.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Guar gum
McDonald's Banana MilkshakeAsda Battered Onion Rings
The Curators Beef Jerky Sweet & Smoky
Asda BLT Pasta Salad
Munch Bunch Double Up Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt
Heinz Burger Sauce
LEON Burger Sauce
Sainsbury's Burger Sauce
McDonald's Caramel Iced Frappé
Asda Chicken & Sweetcorn Flavour Micro Rice
Cornetto Chocolate & Orange Ice Cream Cone
Sainsbury's Chocolate Orange Buns, Taste the Difference
Carte D'or Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert
Kellogg's Coco Pops Choco Bakes
Alpro Coconut Original Drink Uht
Sainsbury's Coleslaw, Taste the Difference
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Müller Corner Banana Yogurt Crunch Yogurt
Müller Corner Bliss Raspberry Greek Style Yogurt
Müller Corner Cherry Yogurt
Müller Corner Crunch Chocolate Digestive Yogurt
Müller Corner Peach And Apricot Yogurt
Müller Corner Strawberry Crunch Yogurt
Müller Corner Strawberry Yogurt
Müller Corner Toffee Chocolate Hoops Yogurt
