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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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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