Guar gum is a polysaccharide composed of the sugars: galactose and mannose. It can be used in many different applications: In baked goods, it increases dough yield, improves texture and shelf life; in pastry fillings it prevents (syneresis), keeping the pastry crust crisp. In dairy products, it thickens milk, yogurt, kefir, and liquid cheese products, for meat, it functions as a binder, in canned soup, it is used as a thickener and stabiliser.