Botanical Name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Other Names: Cyamopsis psoraloides, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, Dietary Fiber, Dolichos psoraloides, Farine de Guar, Fibre Alimentaire, Goma Guar, Gomme de Guar, Gomme de Jaguar, Guar Flour, Indian Guar Plant, Jaguar Gum, Psoralea tetragonoloba.
Guar gum is versatile in its applications, serving as a thickening agent for both cold and hot liquids, facilitating the creation of hot gels, and providing stability to light foams and emulsions. Its utility extends to cottage cheeses, curds, yogurt, sauces, soups, and frozen desserts. Additionally, guar gum serves as a commendable source of fiber, boasting 80% soluble dietary fiber on a dry weight basis.
Medicinal Uses:
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Cramps
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Obesity
- Reducing cholesterol
