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guar gum noun[ U ] uk /ˈɡwɑː ˌɡʌm/ us /ˈɡwɑːr ˌɡʌm/(alsoguar) gum(= a sticky substance) from an Indian plant that is added to food to make it thicker or to keep it fresh : Guar gum is used to thicken salad dressings and stabilize ice cream. Bread made with 5 percent guar bakes well and tastes like ordinary bread. We do not use corn syrup, guar gum, or other fillers in any of our products. Guar gum is the key to successful gluten-free baking. When taken with food, guar gum appears to delay the absorption of carbohydrates. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Additives in food & drinks additive anti-caking agent baking powder baking soda bicarb colouring creamer E number emulsifier extract filler flavour enhancer lecithin malt extract maltodextrin monosodium glutamate MSG pectin stabilizer xanthan gum |