What Is PHGG?
PHGG is partially hydrolysed guar gum: a soluble fibre made from guar beans, processed so it dissolves in water without turning thick.
What is PHGG made from?
Guar gum comes from the seed of the guar plant, a bean grown mostly in India. Plain guar gum is a thickener: a teaspoon turns water into a gel. To make PHGG, the guar gum is partly broken down with an enzyme into shorter chains. The result is still a fibre, but it dissolves clear and stays thin.
PHGG vs guar gum
| Guar gum | PHGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | Thickener in food manufacturing | Fibre you add to food and drinks |
| In water | Turns thick and gluey | Dissolves clear and stays thin |
| Taste | Neutral | Tasteless and odourless |
How much fibre is in PHGG?
PHGG is around 85% dietary fibre. A 6 g serve of ours gives about 5 g of fibre. More on PHGG fibre per serve.
Dietary fibre contributes to regular laxation.
Each 6 g serve of our PHGG provides about 5 g of dietary fibre, making it a good source of dietary fibre. Enjoy as part of a healthy diet that includes a variety of foods.
What PHGG is called on labels
You will see partially hydrolysed guar gum, partially hydrolyzed guar gum (US spelling) or simply PHGG. They are the same ingredient.