Gastro Cultura Toufood Thickeners Guar

Brands

Overview

Highly recommended to thicken at cold temperature, obtaining fresh-tasting sauces. An alternative thickener to Xanthän, in cold conditions.

Fibrous carbohydrate, from the group of galactomannans, used in powder as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Due to its properties, it is considered a hydrocolloid.

It is extracted from the seed of a leguminous plant (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus), similar to pea and grown in India and Pakistan. Country of origin: Spain.

Characteristics and uses:

  • Güar is soluble in cold water and it has high viscosity..
  • It is applied to products that have to be exposed at high temperatures and, in general, in combination with other thickening agents.
  • It is used in gastronomy to make fresh cheeses, ice creams, croquettes, sauces, pastry products, confitures, jellies, jams, etc.
  • Suggested ratio: 5 g/kg liquid.
  • Available in packs of 750 gm.