Guar Gum,United Kingdom Guar Gum price supplier

guar Gum
Particle size: 60 mesh - 200 mesh
Viscosity: 200 cps - 7000 cps
ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal Certified
PCP free & Kosher

Introduction

Guar Gum, a  natural polysaccharide, is the ground endosperm of the seed of plant Cyamposis tetragonolobus. It has been widely cultivated for centuries in India, for both animal and human consumption. The Guar plant sprouts bean like pods that are 5-10 cms long and contain 6-8 seeds . The Guar crop is sown after the first rains in June / July and is harvested after 3 to 4 months. Guar is a hardy, drough resistant plant and requires moderate rainfall at regular intervals.

Processing

Guar Seeds are 3 to 5 mm in diameter and are dicotyledonous i.e. they have two endopserm halves. Also known as Guar Dehusked Splits (DHS), the endosperm halves are separated from the germ and hull using a combination of  thermal and mechanical processes. Guar Dehusked Splits are then milled to produce Guar Gum - a white to creamish white bland-tasting powder that is almost odourless.

Applications

Guar Gum disperses readily in cold or hot water to form a pseudoplastic solution. It is compatible with most other hydrocolloids and water-soluble polymers. As a result it is used as per details given below.

Processed foods: Water-binding, thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying and suspending agent

Meat: Binder of free water and lubricant

Pet food: viscosity modifier and process aid

Pharmaceuticals: Binder, disintegrator, suspending agent and appetite depressant

Cosmetic: Thickening agent

Oil and Gas: drilling mud and fracturing gel

Mining: froth flotation and flocculating agent

T extiles: sizing, printing and finishing agent

Explosives: water-proofing agent and gellant

Paper: Wet end strength additive