Guar Gum Powder

Guar Gum Powder 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, potato, etc 100% Natural. Derived entirely from guar beans.

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 filtered water and drink immediately.

Guar Gum Powder (NOW) - Average rating - Write a review Show Reviews Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. April 13, 2007 Reviewer: Stephanie in Maryland I use this for thickening sauces and making my baked goods come out better. It has no aftertaste that I can detect! Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No July 04, 2008 Reviewer: Kim in Arizona Good as thickener for low carb gravy or chinese food sauces. Also great when added to a protein shake with ice and blended to a consistency of soft serve ice cream. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No

153-0134 NOW Guar Gum Powder 8 oz. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 Teaspoon (1.4g) Servings Per Container: 162 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 5      Total Carbohydrates 1.0  g <1%       Dietary Fiber 1.0  g 4%    Show Net Carbs Net Carbs Minus Fiber 0  g Guar Gum Powder (Cyamopsis betragonolobus) (seeds) 1.4  g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Since the soluble fiber is not absorbed, no calories are contributed to the diet. NO sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, gluten or artificial colors added to this product. Derived entirely from guar beans.   Recommended Use: Add 1/2 teaspoon (1.4g) per cup flour to aid in the rising of baked goods. If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact NOW at 1-888-NOW-FOOD