Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (FODMAP Friendly) 200g
Guar gum is a gel-forming galactomannan, obtained from Cyamoposis tetragonolobus, a leguminous plant grown mainly in India and Pakistan.[1] Since 1953, the seeds of the guar plant have been processed into guar gum; this compound is widely used in food industry as thickener and emulsion stabilizer.[1] However, because of its high viscosity, guar gum cannot be easily incorporated in foods and beverages. Therefore, guar gum may be partially hydrolyzed by using β-endo-mannanase. The resulting partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) is a water-soluble compound, characterized by low viscosity.[1] When used experimentally, PHGG relieved symptoms in constipation-predominant and diarrhoea forms of IBS and improved the quality of life.[2] Moreover, PHGG appears to exert prebiotic properties, by increasing the concentration of intestinal short-chain fatty acids, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria[1,2]. PHGG may also lower the level of Firmicutes bacteria and increase Bacteroidetes to promote weight loss.
Advantages
- Clinically proven prebiotic and bifidogenic effects (promotes growth of Bifobacteria, Lactobacilli and other Lactic Acid Bacteria)
- Stimulation of beneficial Short Chain Fatty Acids production
- Improves regularity
- Suitable for low FODMAP diet
- May assist in weight loss
- Vegan Friendly
- Soluble Fibre
- Cold water soluble
- Kosher and Halal Certified
How to Use
Add 1 teaspoon to your favourite cold beverage, once per day.Serves
Origin: Made in the USA
1. Yoon SJ, Chu DC, Raj Juneja L. Chemical and physical properties, safety and application of partially hydrolized guar gum as dietary fiber. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2008;42:1–7.
2. Giannini EG, Mansi C, Dulbecco P, Savarino V. Role of partially hydrolyzed guar gum in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Nutrition. 2006;22:334–42.
PHGG and Weight Loss: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124718313688
