Guar Gum Versus Xanthan Gum

[Dyan]

Has anyone used guar gum instead of xanthan gum? I found one recipe, long ago, that called for guar gum and haven't used it since. Than I read in Living Without magazine that you can use either one.

At my local health food store xanthan gum is $14.45 and guar gum is $5.35. For the same 8oz. I have always been to nervous to try the guar gum, I don't want to have to throw out anything if it doesn't turn out.

I also read somewhere that you can use unflavored gelatin. You just double it. But I have never tried it.

[ksymonds84]

You can also use ground flax seed or coconut flour. Both will exchange on a 1:1 ratio. I've used the flax seed and it gives more of a nutty flavor to your baking. Haven't tried the coconut flour. I've also heard that sweet potato flour will work too. Guar Gum and Xantham gum both give me bathroom issues

[ang1e0251]

I ended up buying both and now I am using half and half in every recipe to use them up. I have had no disapointments using this method. My baking is much improved when adding this to the mix, that's for my converted recipes.

[RDR]

I substitute Guar Gum for Xanthan Gum 1-for-1 while baking and it seems to deliver the exact same results the Xanthan did.

[Dyan]

Thanks, I am so glad to hear it. Xanthan gum is such a budget killer. I bake a lot and try to make everything homemade for my kids. It starts to really add up.

I bought the Organ gluten substitute online but after shipping I didn't save any money.