Product name: Guar gum
Appearance: Off-White powder
Specification: 99% min
Certificate: ISO
CAS: 9000-30-0
Package: 25kg/drum
Guar gum
Guar gum is a white to light yellow powder, odourless or a slight odor, water retention is strong, can be made into high viscosity by low concentration solution, can spread in hot or cold water to form a viscous liquid, highest viscosity of natural rubber.
1.Introduction
Appearance: Off-White powder
Specification: 99% min
Certificate: ISO
CAS: 9000-30-0
2. Technical Specification
No. |
Inspection Item |
First Grade |
Second Grade |
1 |
Appearance |
Light yellow free flowing powder |
Light yellow free flowing powder |
2 |
Particle size |
150--200mesh |
150--180mesh |
3 |
Moisture |
≤10% |
≤10% |
4 |
PH value |
6.5--7.5 |
6.5--7.5 |
5 |
Apparent viscosity
(30℃,170s,0.6%), mpa.s |
≥110 |
≥105 |
6 |
Water insoluble matter(%) |
≤4.0 |
≤7.5 |
7 |
Crosslinking performance |
Good |
Good |
8 |
Fluidity |
Good |
Good |
3.Application
1) In baked goods, it increases dough yield, gives greater resiliency, and improves texture and shelf life;
2) In dairy products, it thickens milk, yogurt, kefir, and liquid cheese products, and helps maintain homogeneity and texture of ice creams and sherbets. It is used for similar purposes in plant milks.
3) In condiments, it improves the stability and appearance of salad dressings, barbecue sauces, relishes, ketchups and others.
4) In canned soup, it is used as a thickener and stabilizer.
5) It is also used in dry soups, instant oatmeal, sweet desserts, canned fish in sauce, frozen food items,and animal feed.
6 )The FDA has banned guar gum as a weight loss pill due to reports of the substance swelling and obstructing the intestines and esophagus.
4.Packing
25kg/drum,
5.Storage and Transportation
Preserve in well-closed,container,store in cool, dry place.