Guar gum
Applications and brand names
Main applications
The thickening properties of guar gum make it a valuable ingredient. It is used alone or in combination with other hydrocolloids for:
- Neutral and acid products
- Sauces
- Ice creams and sorbets
- Bakery and pastry products
- Powder products
- Dairy applications
Brand names
Cargill Texturizing Solutions sells guar gum under the brand name VISCOGUM™.