Natural Gum Guar Powder

The guar gum is a polysaccharide which in water gives hexose sugar, mannose and galactose. These hexose sugars are soluble both in cold and hot water but it is insoluble in most of the organic solvents. In water it gives high viscosity even used small quantity. Strong acids cause hydrolysis and loss of viscosity; alkalies in strong concentration also tend to reduce the viscosity. Adding borax solution will form a gelatinous mass. Guar gum is compatible with starch, alginate, agar etc.

It is easily soluble in both hot and cold water.
Properties of film forming.
Remains stable in solution over wide range of pH values from 5-7.
Good thickening agent.
High viscosity.
Resistance to oils, greases and solvent.
Capacity of Water binding.
Functioning at low temperatures.
Compatible with many other hydrocolloids used in food formulations.
Versatility due to number of free hydroxy groups to make derivatives for specific applications.

Guar Gum is mainly used as a
a Natural thickener
a Emulsifier
a Stabiliser
a Bonding agent
a Hydrocolloid
a Gelling agent
a Soil Stabiliser
a Natural fiber