Now Foods Guar Gum 227 g

The Now Foods Guar Gum 227g dietary supplement is a pure formulation containing only guar gum powder. The product can be used by vegans and vegetarians, as well as people with gluten intolerance.

Guar gum is a polysaccharide extracted from the endosperm of the seeds of the plant Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. It consists of mannose units with side chains. It has an exceptionally high molecular weight. When combined with water, it dissolves easily, forming a highly viscous solution with a gel-like consistency.

It is used as an ingredient in foods to thicken them. It is also commonly used in baked goods that don't rise due to the lack of gluten. It also has laxative and appetite-suppressant properties because it is mostly composed of fiber. Fiber swells in the digestive tract, creating a feeling of satiety and stimulating bowel movements, thereby increasing the number of bowel movements.

Interestingly, guar gum also contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

In summary, Now Foods Guar Gum 227g is a dietary supplement used to thicken foods. It can be used as a gluten substitute in baked goods made with whole wheat flour. This formula is suitable for vegans and vegetarians and contains no GMOs, soy, gluten, wheat, nuts, fish, or protein.