date:Feb 20, 2013
ter and its broad applicability in a variety of food products. Derived from the seeds of the guar plant, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, the majority of the world supply is grown in India and Pakistan. Unlike certain other common thickeners, such as modified food starch and cellulose gum (CMC), guar can even support some all-natural label claims. In the EU it is designated by the E number E 412.
Guar imparts viscosity and water-binding capacity even at low usage levels. Its frequently used in stabiliz