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Guar Gum Also known as guaran, guar gum is made from legumes called guar beans. It's a type of polysaccharide, or long chain of bonded carbohydrate molecules, and composed of two sugars called mannose and galactose. Guar gum is frequently used as a food additive in many processed foods. It's especially useful in food manufacturing because it's soluble and able to absorb water, forming a gel that can thicken and bind products. Guar gum is a food additive that is used to thicken and bind food products. It's high in soluble fiber and low in calories.