Guarzoon (guar gum), Biozoon, E 412, 300 g

Guarzoon® consists of guar gum (E 412), which is extracted from the seeds of legumes. Guar gum has properties comparable to locust bean gum. It is used as a thickener and stabilizer, giving liquids in particular a high viscosity and pseudoplastic behavior (almost like a gel). However, this texture can be destroyed by even slight shear forces that occur when gently stirring, eating, shaking, or even pouring the liquid. After standing for a longer period, the Guarzoon® solution regains its texture. Guarzoon® works in a wide pH range (acid-stable) and is used to produce, among other things, viscous sauces or stable foams from vinegar and reductions. Plastic shapes can be achieved in sauces, for example, which allow herbs and other particles to be kept suspended. Foams are obtained by foaming the viscous liquid using a cream siphon. In addition, Guarzoon® prevents ice crystal formation and provides a better mouthfeel in frozen products. Unlike Locuzoon®, Guarzoon® does not form gels, but is more soluble, freeze-thaw stable, and exhibits better emulsifying properties, which are utilized in foam stabilization. The combination with Xanthazoon® enables strong, elastic textures.