galactomannan
/ɡəˌlaktə(ʊ)ˈmanan/Biochemistry
noun
Any of various polysaccharides found in plant gums (especially guar gum), some of which are used as stabilizers in food.
- Galactomannans consist of a chain of mannose residues with varying numbers of galactosyl side groups..
Origin
Late 19th century. From German †Galaktomannan from galacto- (in Galactose) + Mannan.