NOW Foods Guar Gum, 100% Pure Powder
NOW Foods Guar Gum is a 100% pure powder made from the guar bean, used in the kitchen as a natural thickening agent. It is especially popular with home bakers working with gluten-free or whole grain flours, which often struggle to rise on their own.
Key features
- Pure guar gum powder with nothing else added
- Comes from the guar bean, a lesser-known legume
- Works as a thickener in baking, sauces and other recipes
- Useful for whole grain and gluten-free bakes that lack natural structure
- Supplied in a 227g pack
Guar gum is a familiar store-cupboard ingredient for people who bake without wheat, as it helps doughs and batters hold together. A little goes a long way, so it is worth adding gradually and following the quantities in your chosen recipe.
Available in a 227g pack.
Serving information
| Container size | 227g |
| Serving size | 1/2 tsp (1.4 g) |
| Servings per container | approx. 162 |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Per 100 g | Recommended daily dose (1/2 tsp (1.4 g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1495 kJ/357 kcal | 21 kJ/5 kcal |
| Total Fat | <0.5 g | <0.5 g |
| Sodium | <0.005 mg | <0.005 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71 g | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 71 g | 1 g |
| Protein | <0.5 g | <0.5 g |
Ingredients
Guar Gum.
Recommended use
NOW Real Food Guar Gum improves the thickness of whole grain and gluten-free flours, allowing them to rise and take on the light, fluffy consistency of more common baked goods. It's also an excellent addition to sauces and Salad dressings.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
