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__ gum: food thickener
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guar
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n. An annual legume ((taxlink Cyamopsis tetragonolobus species noshow=1)), used as a food for cattle and humans.
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
The Guar or cluster bean , with the botanical name Cyamopsis tetragonoloba , is an annual legume and the source of guar gum . It is also known as Gavar, Guwar or Guvar bean. The origin of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is unknown, since it has never been found ...
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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.