Description
About Guar Gum Guar Gum is a natural food thickener derived from a type of legume. It is used to replace starches and sugars in low calorie foods and is also used in the baking industry to soften breads. The special qualities of guar gum allow it create a highly viscous liquid that thins once stirred. It will with time return to its viscous state. How Guar Gum is used in Molecular Gastronomy Modern chefs use guar gum to: Create foams from acidic liquids Create highly viscous yet pourable liquids Help stabilise foams