Guar Gum
Guar gum is a kind of legume fiber extracted from the legume guar. It belongs to natural galactomannan and is a natural thickener. It is divided into food grade and industrial grade. Because of its...
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Introduction
Guar gum is a kind of legume fiber extracted from the legume guar. It belongs to natural galactomannan and is a natural thickener. It is divided into food grade and industrial grade. Because of its unique molecular structure, it is widely used in food, petroleum, medicine and other fields.
Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Guar Gum |
| CAS Number | 9000-30-0 |
| Formula | (C36H60O29)n |
| Appearance | White to off-white, free-flowing powder |
| Source | Extracted from the endosperm of the seeds of the Cyamopsis tetragonolobus plant |
Properties and Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Soluble in both cold and hot water, forming a viscous solution |
| Viscosity | High viscosity, with significant thickening ability at low concentrations |
| Stability | Stable over a wide range of pH values and temperatures |
| Film-forming | Capable of forming a strong, elastic film upon drying |
| Biodegradability | Naturally biodegradable and non-toxic |
Applications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Food Industry | Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in various food products such as sauces, dairy products, and confectionery |
| Pharmaceuticals | As a suspending agent, binder, and stabilizer in tablets and suspensions |
| Oil and Gas | Used in drilling fluids and hydraulic fracturing to enhance viscosity and suspend solids |
| Paper Industry | As a retention aid and strength enhancer in paper manufacturing |
| Textiles | Used as a sizing agent to improve yarn strength and weaving efficiency |
| Cosmetics | As a thickener and emulsifier in personal care products such as lotions and creams |
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