United Guar is an international producer of guar gum, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Our primary product - an odorless, tas ... teless, fine white powder - has important applications across multiple industries. In the oil & gas sector, guar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing, to carry proppants at high pressure into the ground. In the food industry, guar gum is used as an emulsifier, firming agent, stabilizer and thickener - and features in many gluten free recipes. read more