guar gum

noun

: a gum obtained from the endosperm of guar seeds and used especially as a thickening agent and as a sizing material for paper and textiles

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On top of that, additives such as caffeine, certain fillers and thickeners (like guar gum), and artificial sweeteners (like sugar alcohols) can also be hard on your gut. Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024 For example, some emulsifiers, such as lecithin, guar gum, and carrageenan, prevent large ice crystals from forming in ice cream. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2023

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guar gum was in 1950

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“Guar gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guar%20gum. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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