Guar Gum

Lotus Guar Gum.  Ideal as a stabilizer, thickener or an emulsifier.  Guar gum is used to replace gluten in baked goods using flours such as rice, maize, potato, tapioca etc.  These are flours used by people who are gluten intolerant ie have coeliacs disease. The general proportions for using guar gum very according to the product.  Generally speaking 1/2 tsp for a family sized cake like a banana loaf.  The gum will last indefinitely as long as it is stored in a cool dry place. Product of India.  Gluten free.100 grams

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Brand

Lotus

Size

100grm

Common Uses

Ideal to use as a stabilizer, thickener or an emulsifier.  The gum will last indefinitely as long as it is stored in a cool dry place.

Suggested Dosage

The general proportions for using Guar gum vary according to the product.  Generally speaking 1/2 teaspoon for a family sized cake like a banana loaf, 1 teaspoon for a double crusted pie and 1 teaspoon for bread in a bread machine.  The gum will last indefinitely as long as it is stored in a cool dry place.

Ingredients

Guar Gum. No preservatives. Product of India. Packaged in Australia.

Safety Information

keep out of the reach of children.  May have a laxative effect.

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