Guar gum, Application : Thickening Agent, Emulsifier

Guar seed consists of three parts, germ (43 - 47%) , endosperm (35 - 42%) and the husk (1.17%) . Extracts from guar seed include guar split gumm (29%) , korma (30 - 35%) and churi (35 -40%) . Guar split gum is further refined to guar powder. The by - product of guar gum industry consisting of the outer seed coat and germ material is called guar meal. The guar meal after gum extraction is a potential source of protein and contains about 42% crude protein, which is one and half times mores than the level of protein in guar seed.
Specifications of guar
attribute specification
gum content 80 - 85 %
dehusked splits 90% minimum
protein 5% maximum
ether extract .0.6% maximum
ash 1% maximum
moisture 10% maximum
crude fibre 1.5% maximum
degree of refining double refined