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Guar Gum

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Guar gum is added to food as a thickening agent and can be found in ice cream, yogurt, salad dressing, gravies and sauces, soups, and cheese. Guar gum is considered to be “generally recognized as safe” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Guar gum and plant-based protein for glycemic control

In this randomized crossover trial in 18 participants with type 2 diabetes, eating plant-based proteins and guar gum reduced postprandial blood glucose levels compared to chicken and to meals without guar gum.

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Guar Gum: Up-to-date scientific evidence.