Guar Gum

Introduction : Guar Gum is a Natural Hydrocolloid obtained from the ground endosperm of the guar plant, Cyanmopsis tetragonolobus belonging to the family Leguminosae. Guar gum is a polysaccharide (a long chain made of sugars) made of the sugars galactose and mannose. Guar Gum is a white to off-white powder. It is nearly odorless. Fine finished Guar Gum Powder is available in different viscosities and different granulometries depending on the desired viscosity development and application. Plant Description : Cyamopsis tetragonolobus is an annual plant, grown in arid regions of India as a food crop for animals. Guar is mainly grown in India and Pakistan from July to December. Application of Guar Gum : Bakery, Dairy, Meat, Sauces, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Textile printing, Mining, Water treatment, Oil-drilling, Tobacco, Cigarette Paper, Explosives, Agriculture, Ice Creams, Pet Foods, Soil erosion, etc. It is a substitute for Sodium Alginate. It is also used as Rheological Additives and for water treatment applications.

Guar Gum is a Natural Hydrocolloid obtained from the ground endosperm of the guar plant