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CFI Guar Gum - Food Grade (1kg)

CFI Guar Gum - Food Grade (1kg)

R 135.00
R 135.00

2 in stock — ready to ship.

Size: 1kg

CFI Guar Gum - Food Grade is a versatile powdered ingredient used to thicken, stabilise, and improve texture in food and DIY personal care formulations. It is especially useful in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, and similar recipes where a smoother, more viscous finish is wanted. This is a raw formulation ingredient, not a ready-made cosmetic product. It can also be used in selected food applications where a plant-based thickening or texturising aid is needed.

♡ Why we love it: Guar gum is one of those practical ingredients that quietly improves a formula without fuss. It is especially handy for DIY makers who want better texture, body, and stability in both food and personal care recipes.

This product is certified: Food Grade and Vegan.

Need detailed info? COAs and SDSs are available — just send us the product name and batch number, and we’ll gladly share them with you.
  • Ingredients: Guar Gum
  • Form: Powder
  • Suitable For: Food and Cosmetic Use
  • Food Grade
  • Function: Thickener and stabiliser
  • Thickening creams and lotions
  • Improving viscosity in shampoos, conditioners, and liquid soaps
  • Supporting texture in DIY soap recipes
  • Adding body to natural toothpaste recipes
  • Using in food recipes where extra thickening or stabilising is needed

    This Product Is For:

  • DIY formulators making creams, lotions, and wash products
  • Home crafters creating toothpaste or soap recipes
  • Food makers looking for a food grade thickening ingredient

    • This Product Is Not For:

  • Anyone looking for a ready-to-use cosmetic product
  • Oil-only formulations
  • Use without measuring and testing your recipe or formula
  • Use in small, measured amounts according to your recipe or formulation.
  • Add to suitable creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, or liquid soaps to improve thickness and stability.
  • Use in compatible food recipes where a thicker texture or better hold is wanted.
  • Adjust the amount gradually until you reach the texture you want.
  • Keep well sealed when not in use.
  • Store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight, and heat.
  • Use clean, dry utensils when handling.
  • Avoid getting loose powder into the eyes.

Q: Can guar gum be used in shampoos and conditioners?
A: Yes, it is commonly used to increase viscosity and improve texture in shampoos, conditioners, and other liquid wash products.

Q: Is this a ready-made emulsifier?
A: It is better thought of as a thickener and stabiliser that can help support texture and consistency in a formulation.

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Karin R. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Thank

Thank you

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Andre S. (Pretoria, ZA)
This is my first time buy of Guar gum

This is my first time buy of Guar gum. I am impressed. Thanks.

Hi Andre,

Thank you so much, Andre! 🤗

We love to hear that the Guar Gum has been working well for you. 🙌

I hope it opens up all sorts of interesting experiments and creations for you going forward. Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us - we really do appreciate it! 💓

Aiden & The EN Team

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Nate (Durban, ZA)
Great Product

A real good thickening agent. Very effective.

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Nina F. (Vredenburg, ZA)

Exellent service

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Nina F. (Vredenburg, ZA)

Very happy with the guar gum.
Xantham gum gave my daughter an upset stomach

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Shantell F. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Guar gum

I love this product. Very happy. I read up and they said I should use a 3:2 ratio when replacing Xanthan gum with Guar gum. As you use less in recipes it really makes it a great buy. I bake gluten free products out alot and I'm not dissipointed. Due to the gluten intolerance I have, Xanthan Gum really only leaves me with bowel problems, and with the Guar gum I can live a normal life again. Great service. Great product

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Elna V.C. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Happy customer

Excellent service and delivery time. No problems at all.

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A.L. (Rustenburg, ZA)
Disappointed

I'm a regular customer and usually buy Xanthan gum but read up on this product and decided to try it. It is no where near as good as the Xanthan gum. You have to use nearly triple the amount to get it to work at all and the it separates later. Not happy with it at all. Wasted money throwing away my sauce.

Hello Andi,

Thank you for your feedback, although we're sorry to hear of your disappointment.

In some recipes, guar gum and xanthan gum can be interchangeable. However, it's crucial to test and adjust the quantities based on the specific properties of each gum and the desired outcome in your recipe. If you're forced to substitute one for the other, it's always best to start with a smaller amount and gradually increase until you achieve the desired texture and consistency.

Guar gum has a weaker thickening power compared to xanthan gum. If a recipe calls for xanthan gum, you will need to use more guar gum to achieve a similar level of thickness.

Xanthan gum is known for creating a smooth texture in recipes. It can provide a gel-like consistency. Guar gum, on the other hand, may produce a slightly different texture and mouthfeel. It can be more brittle.

Guar gum and xanthan gum can behave differently in the presence of other ingredients. Xanthan gum is often more effective in acidic environments, while guar gum may be less stable under such conditions. (Please consider the pH of your recipe.)

Please let us know if we can help in future!

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andrzej d. (Vanderbijlpark, ZA)
Guar gum

Hi, I am not a frequent customer but whenever I order a product from you I have never been disappointed with reliable service and fast delivery. Keep it up! Andrzej

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Adriana S. (Cape Town, ZA)
Really great service and product was on point

Thank you for making my experience so easy and painless. Before I knew it the product was delivered and the quaility, brilliant. Thank you again and I will be back!!!

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Ashraff V. (Durban, ZA)
Gaur Gum

Excellent product. Worked perfectly for my application first-time.

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Anonymous (Johannesburg, ZA)
Very happy

Such a handy product and amazing value for money.

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Ndivhuwo M. (Thohoyandou, ZA)

Great Product

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