Product Info:
Brand Viscolloids Industries PVT LTD
Packing 25 Kg Bag
General Description:
Guar gum is a natural food additive and thickening agent derived from the seeds of the guar plant. It is commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors for its unique properties.
In the food industry, guar gum is widely employed as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener in various products. It enhances the viscosity and texture of food items, improving their stability and preventing ingredient separation. It is commonly found in dairy products, baked goods, sauces, dressings, and beverages.
| TEST | Resuk | Range | UNIT |
| Moisture at 130•C by ASTM D2170 | 8.25 | 8-10 | ‘X» |
| PH (15 Minutes) in distilled water | 6.8 | 6-7 | % |
| Ash Content by ASTM D2216 | 0.75 | < 1 | % |
| Protein Content | 4 | < 4.5 | |
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156 Viscosity by Brookfield Vlscometer Spindle No: 4 RPM 20 |
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| 120 Minutes | 5200 | 5000-5000 | Cps |
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Stabillty |
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| 24 hours | 5250 | at least 9095 of 2 hours |
Cps |
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Mesh Analysis by ASTM D6913 |
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93’X« Pass through Mesh 200 sieve |
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Microbiological Report |
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| Total plate count | 533 | <1000 | Colonies |
| Coliform Mold |
-ive -ive |
-ive -ive |
Colonies Colonies |
| E-coli | -ive | -ive | Colonies |
Application
1. Food Industry:
Guar gum is widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent in the food industry. It improves the texture and consistency of food products such as sauces, dressings, soups, and dairy products. It is also used in bakery items, confectionery, beverages, and as a binder in gluten-free products.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry:
Guar gum is utilized in the pharmaceutical industry as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release agent in tablet formulations. It helps in the cohesive formation of tablets and facilitates their breakdown upon ingestion.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products:
Guar gum is employed in various cosmetic and personal care products, including lotions, creams, shampoos, and toothpaste. It acts as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer, enhancing the texture and stability of these products.
4. Textile Printing:
Guar gum is used in textile printing as a thickener and sizing agent. It improves the printing quality, definition, and color brightness of fabrics.
5. Paper Industry:
Guar gum is utilized in the paper industry as a strength enhancer and surface finish improver. It improves the strength of paper and provides better control over ink or dye penetration, resulting in enhanced print quality.
6. Oil and Gas Drilling:
Guar gum is extensively employed in oil and gas drilling operations as a viscosifier in drilling fluids. It helps suspend solid particles, reduces fluid loss, and enhances the efficiency of drilling processes.
