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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This beverage is typically high in sugar and calories and contains guar gum, which may lead to constipation. — Samantha Lauriello, Health, 6 Aug. 2025 Avoid artificial sweeteners and thickening agents, like sugar alcohols and guar gum, to prevent bloating. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026 The researchers tested five different natural binders, including everyday kitchen thickeners like xanthan gum and guar gum. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 Thickeners such as carrageenan, xanthan and guar gum were found in 29% of the baby foods, while both synthetic food dyes and emulsifiers were found in 19% of the products. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guar gum

Word History

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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