Guar gum

Guar gum is a plant-derived thickener and gelling agent obtained from the seeds of a vegetable, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus (guar bean).
To be added to the aqueous phase, the usual ratio being 1 to 5%. Gradually sprinkle into room temperature or warm water while stirring by hand or with a mixer. Gel formation takes a few minutes. 1% guar gum gives a liquid gel, 3% + guar gum gives a concentrated gel.