Guar Gum vs. Xanthan Gum
2010-5-14 · Xanthan gum tends to help starches combine to trap air, while guar gum helps keep large particles suspended in the mix. One of the differences between the two products is where they come from. Guar gum is made from a seed native to tropical Asia, while xanthan gum is made by a micro organism called Xanthomonas Campestris. In the kitchen, there ...