If you have been reading food labels lately, you may have noticed that an ingredient called guar gum pops up frequently. What is guar gum? Guar gum is formed from seeds of the cluster bean, or guar plant, which contain galactomannan gum. The seeds are milled and then sifted to provide an off-white powder that turns into a thick jelly when combined with water. This ingredient can help stabilize ingredients in processed foods and improve their consistency, making it a top choice for many major food manufacturers. Guar gum is now used in hundreds of commercially available food products, including dairy

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