Guar Gum Powder

Guar gum 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.

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Now

Guar Gum Powder

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$4.95

$3.95

Guar Gum Powder 8 Ounce

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Teaspoon Servings per Container: 162

Calories - 5

	Amount per serving		% Daily* Value

Total Carbohydrate	1	g	<1%

Dietary Fiber	1	g	4%

Guar Gum Powder (Cyamopsis betragonolobus) (seeds)	1,400	mg	**

Percent Daily Values are based on the 2000 Calorie Diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Daily value not established. Suggested Use:* Add 1/2 teaspoon per cup flour to aid in the rising of baked goods Free of: sugar, salt, yeast, starch, wheat, corn, soy, gluten, artifiical colors

What is Guar Gum?
Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus) is a leguminous plant that grows in semiarid 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 grounded endosperm.

How is NOW® Guar Gum prepared?
NOW® Foods SuperCol guar gum is prepared by removing the husk and germ portions before extracting the gum from the endosperm, to yield the pure product.Chemically, guar gum is a galactomannan.

What is Guar Gum used for?
As the label on the Guar gum powder suggests this product is used as a baking aid for recipes that use gluten free flours. Gluten is needed to impart elasticity to the dough which would allow it hold in the gases formed by fermentation which causes the rising effect. Guar and xanthan gums act as a 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 12-16oz of flitered water and drink immediately.