Guar gum, also called guaran, is a galactomannan that obtain from guar seeds. It is primarily the ground endosperm of guar beans. It is typically produced as a free-flowing, off-white powder.

The guar bean is principally grown in India, Pakistan, US, China, Australia and Africa. India produces 2.5 - 3.5 million tons of guar annually, making it the largest producer with about 80% of world production.

Applications include:

• In bakery & pastry.
• In dairy products.
• For meat.
• In condiments, it improves the stability and appearance of salad dressings, barbecue sauces, relishes, ketchups and others.
• In canned soup, it is used as a thickener and stabilizer.
• It is also used in dry soups, instant oatmeal, sweet desserts, canned fish in sauce, frozen food items, and animal feed.