Hydorlyzed Guar Properties [Was: Pumpkin Dressing Recipe]

[Guest guest]

I am wondering whether the word " hydrogenized " should read

" hydrolyzed " . If I remember correctly, based on the guar

gum brochures that I have read, the hydrolyzed guar has

water molecules that have been bonded to the soluble fiber

in the guar gum.

Thus this type of guar does not firm up the same as standard

non-hydrolyzed dry guar. It also tends to resist forming lumps

also, which is why the water molecules are bonded.

It also is considerably more expensive to purchase due to the

extra processing required. It also is more expensive again,

due to the fact the added water means less thickening power

per unit weight of product (since the added water does not

contribute to the thickening) -- Warren

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On 05 Apr 2004, apricot85 wrote:

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> ... I see that Benefiber is partially hydrogenized guar gum...