GUAR GUM

Guar gum, also called guaran, is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans that has thickening and stabilizing properties useful in food, feed, and industrial applications. It is typically produced as a free-flowing, off-white powder. The guar bean is principally grown in India, Pakistan, the United States, Australia and Africa. India is the largest producer, accounting for nearly 80% of the world production. Guar gum has the ability to withstand temperatures of 80 °C (176 °F) for five minutes. It remains stable in solution over pH range 5–7.