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Also known as:
Clustered beans, Gwar, Guar, Gavarfali
Seasonality:
It is available all year round.
Basic Information:
Gavar is a legume, which is green in colour and has a shape similar to beans. It is soft and goes well with various other vegetables like potatoes, capsicum and carrots. It is native to southeast asia. In India it is mostly produced in the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Health and Nutrition:
Gavar is recommended to diabetic people. It also helps in regulating blood pressure. Cluster beans are rich in fibre and potassium, which help in reducing cholesterol and improve heart health. The calcium and phosphorus minerals in guar beans fortify bones and enhance bone health.
Speciality:
Guar gum is a powerful thickening agent which is used commercially to thicken various food items like ice creams and sometimes as an additive in cheese.