guar gum en · NOUN
Etymology
From guar (“type of legume”) + gum.
Meanings
- A heteropolysaccharide gum, extracted from the guar bean, that is used as a food additive.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| guar gums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
when used as a thickener and stabiliser · E412 · guaran
Translations (5)
de Guargummi (heteropolysaccharide gum) · fr gomme de guar (heteropolysaccharide gum) · ru гуара́н (heteropolysaccharide gum) · de Guaran (heteropolysaccharide gum) · fi guarkumi (heteropolysaccharide gum)