from seeds of the guar plant; used to thicken foods and as sizing for paper and cloth

(Cyamopsis tetragonolobus) – A natural thickener and emulsifier, rich in Vitamin C that comes from a North African bean, the gum is actually extracted from the seeds. It is an emollient and softener and is an excellent base for oil-free products. Most importantly, guar gum, works as a water binder and draws water into the skin.

A natural resin from the seeds of an Asian tree. Thickener, plasticizer and emulsifier.

A gummy substance obtained from legume-family plants, used as a thickener and stabilizer in commercial food processing.

An industrial gum used to thicken the burn out/devoré, paste during burn out processes. Won't break down under strong acid conditions.

A type of soluble fiber found in beans and also in grains, seeds, and nuts.

Guar gum is made from the ground seed of Guar -- a leguminous plant that grows in semiarid regions of the world. A very minor amount, less that .1%, is included in our breads to aid in rising.

Also known as guar, guar flour, and jaguar gum, it is a dietary fiber obtained from the Indian cluster bean. Used extensively as a thickening agent for foods and pharmaceuticals, it is commonly sold as an herbal supplement to promote weight loss.

Guar gum, also called guaran, is Primarily the ground endosperm of the seeds from Cyamopsis tetragonolobus (L.) Taub. (Family- Leguminosa) mainly consisting of high molecular weight (50,000-8,000,000) polysaccharides composed of galactomannans; mannose:galactose ratio is about 2:1.