Cyanmopsis tetragonolobus,Cosmetic Grade from India
Sold by the gram, $0.0335/g. Please bring or order a bag.
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Guar gum comes from the seed of a bean-like (legume) plant, Cyanmopsis tetragonolobus, sometimes referred to as the Indian tree. The guar plant is mainly grown in India and Pakistan from the month of July to December. At harvest time, the seeds are extracted from the pod of the plant and then ground into guar gum.
It is high in soluble fibre. Guar Gum has eight times the thickening power of cornstarch.
Guar Gum is water-soluble. The best way to add Guar Gum to a mixture is with separated additions of small quantities of the Guar Gum. Be sure to stir for a while after each addition. If Guar Gum is added too quickly or in large quantities, it will gel or clump together.
Guar Gum works well in mixtures that freeze but not in extreme heat or in pH (above pH8 or below pH5). When combined with a saturated solution of borax and water, guar gum will form a gel. It is used at a rate of .1 - .5% in most formulations. Do not use it simply as a thickener if your formula contains Borax or Calcium.