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guar gum

/ˈɡɑːr ɡʌm/

Tradução: Espessante natural obtido das sementes do guar, amplamente utilizado em alimentos, cosméticos e aplicações industriais para melhorar a textura e a estabilidade.

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/ˈɡɑːr ɡʌm/C1formalculinary
  • ptEspessante natural obtido das sementes do guar, amplamente utilizado em alimentos, cosméticos e aplicações industriais para melhorar a textura e a estabilidade.

A natural thickening agent derived from the guar bean, commonly used in food products, cosmetics, and industrial applications to improve texture and stability.

  1. Thickening agentB2formal

    A natural polysaccharide derived from guar beans, used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products.

    ptGoma guar

    • Guar gum is often added to ice cream to improve texture.
    • Many gluten-free recipes use guar gum as a binder.
    • The soup was thickened with a small amount of guar gum.
  2. Industrial additiveC1formal

    A water-soluble fiber used in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and oil drilling, for its thickening and stabilizing properties.

    ptAditivo industrial

    • In the oil industry, guar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing fluids.
    • Cosmetic companies add guar gum to lotions for a smooth consistency.
    • The pharmaceutical tablet used guar gum as a binding agent.