xanathan gum vs gaur gum

[A.J.PT]

whats the difference?

[Emma-Leigh]

Xanthum gum = polysaccharide formed from the fermentation of glucose/sucrose from corn sugar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthan_gum

gaur gum = a polysaccharide derived from the ground hull of gaur beans.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guar_gum

[jaymed]

I don't want to hijack this thread...just a quick question. Can anyone tell me a few places where I can pick up xantham gum or gaur gum?? Thanks.

[pecan]

health food stores generally have it. i've also found it at publix.

[girl81]

I have heard in can cause intestinal distress. Anyone experience this?