Paper Gums

The most important property of Ricol Guar Gum is its ability to hydrate rapidly in cold water, to attain a very high viscosity at relatively low concentrations. Its specific colloidal nature gives the solution an excellent thickening power which is 6 to 10 times higher than that obtained from starch. It is stable over a wide range of pH. It also improves flowability and pumpability of fluid. It is a superior friction loss reducing agent.Ricol Guar Gum, either modified or unmodified, is a very versatile and efficient bio-polymer covering a wide range of industrial applications such as:
In paper industry, Guar Gum ensures a more regular distribution of pulp fibre throughout the sheet resulting in increased burst strength and tensile strength. High recovery of purified ore is achieved when it is used as depressant for slimes.
For food applications, Guar Gum is an effective water retention agent because it is intensely hydrophilic. It is widely used to thicken and stabilise salad dressings, ice-cream, lollipops, bakery products, confectioneries, meat, sausages and cheese spread. It is also used as a stabiliser in frozen food.