Guar gum is the most widely used general purpose thickener and texture modifier in the food industry.
Because guar imparts viscosity and water-binding capacity even at low usage levels, it is used in applications as diverse as cottage cheese, sauces, soups, and frozen desserts. It is frequently used in stabilizer blends in combination with other gums.
Xanthan Gum is formed by corn fermentation and then purified to produce a pure fine powder. Its food grade and suitable for making cakes, sauces and as a thickening agent.