guar gum

English

Etymology

From guar (“type of legume”) + gum.

Noun

guar gum (plural guar gums)

(chemistry) A heteropolysaccharide gum, extracted from the guar bean, that is used as a food additive.

Synonyms

E412, when used as a thickener and stabiliser
guaran

Translations

heteropolysaccharide gum

Finnish: guarkumi
French: gomme de guar (fr) f

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