GUAR GUM POWDER - 8 OZ

Guar Gum - The Miracle Ingredient for Whole Grain Baking?

Have you ever tried to bake with whole grain flour, only to be disappointed by the results? If so, you're not alone. Whole grain flour typically doesn't rise as much as all-purpose or even gluten-free flour, due to the lack of gluten. But there's hope! Derived from the little-known guar bean, guar gum can help give your whole grain baking a boost. Let's take a closer look at this miracle ingredient.

What is Guar Gum?

Guar gum is a plant-based thickening agent that is derived from the guar bean. It has eight times the thickening power of cornstarch, making it an ideal choice for baking with whole grain flours. Guar gum is also a good source of dietary fiber, which further helps to improve the structure of whole grain baked goods.

How to Use Guar Gum in Baking

When using guar gum in baking, it's important to start with a small amount and gradually increase as needed. A general rule of thumb is to use 1/4 teaspoon per cup of whole grain flour. For best results, add the guar gum to your dry ingredients and whisk well before adding wet ingredients.

Baking with guar gum will produce results that are similar to using all-purpose or gluten-free flour; your baked goods will be light and fluffy, with a soft texture. Guar gum also helps to extend the shelf life of baked goods, making them perfect for pre-made or make-ahead recipes.

Next time you're baking with whole grain flour and looking for better results, give guar gum a try! This plant-based thickening agent can help give your baked goods the boost they need in order to rise and be light and fluffy like traditional all-purpose or gluten-free flour recipes. Best of all, a little goes a long way - just 1/4 teaspoon per cup of flour is all you need. Give it a try today!

Suggested Usage: NOW Real Food® Guar Gum improves the thickness of whole grain and gluten-free flours, allowing them to rise and take on the light, fluffy consistency of more common baked goods. It’s also an excellent addition to sauces and salad dressings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 tsp (1.4g)

Servings Per Container: About 162

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 5

Total Fat 0g 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 1g <1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 0g

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, total sugars, added sugars, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Ingredients: Guar Gum.

NOW Real Food® Guar Gum improves the thickness of whole grain and gluten-free flours, allowing them to rise and take on the light, fluffy consistency of more common baked goods. It's also an excellent addition to sauces and salad dressings.

Packaged and quality tested in the USA.

Vegan