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-- gum (food thickener)
Answer for the clue "-- gum (food thickener) ", 4 letters:
guar
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An annual legume ((taxlink Cyamopsis tetragonolobus species noshow=1)), used as a food for cattle and humans.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material [syn: cluster bean , Cyamopsis tetragonolobus , Cyamopsis psoraloides ]
Usage examples of guar.
Stir it up, thicken the chili a little with the guar or xanthan if you think it needs it, and serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro on top.
Splenda, and guar or xanthan in a blender, and puree the whole thing together.
She produced an elegant meal, each dish prepared with an attention to detail guar anteed to make it a treat.