Guar seed endosperm is a source of water soluble gum which is used as stabilizer, emulsifier and thickener in various food products and contributes to soluble dietary fiber (SDF) portion of seed total dietary fiber

Guar gum is used as a laxative. It is also used for treating diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), obesity, and diabetes; for reducing cholesterol; and for preventing “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis). In foods and beverages, guar gum is used as a thickening, stabilizing, suspending, and binding agent.