Applications
Guar gum powder FCC, also known as guaran, comes from the seeds of guar beans, a type of legume plant. The seeds are dehusked and then milled into a free-flowing white powder: guar gum powder. Guar Gum Powder, FCC is an economical thickening agent because it has almost eight times the water-thickening potency of cornstarch, it’s become a staple in gluten-free flour mixes and baking. Guar gum FCC is often added to dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and liquid cheese products. When used in ice cream and sherbet, guar gum also helps to maintain the homogeneity and texture of these products. As an emulsifying agent, guar gum FCC helps keep a smooth and consistent texture, as well as easily dispersed ingredients. Guar gum can be found all throughout your pantry and refrigerator. When added to meat products, it acts as a binder. When added to condiments, such as salad dressing and barbecue sauce, it improves the appearance of these products and prevents the ingredients from separating. Guar gum is also used in everything from canned soups and fish in sauce to instant oatmeal and frozen foods. Besides food, guar gum also has industrial uses, too. In Hydraulic Fracturing, The shale oil and gas extraction industries consume a large amount of produced guar gum. Among other options, guar gums are the preferred thickeners for enhanced oil recovery. Guar Gum is also used in the following industries: textiles, paper, explosives, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics. Guar Gum Powder is also used in Cattle Feed, as it enhances in the production of more milk as well as more percentage of fat in the milk. The FCC grade meets the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex indicates and is suitable for all food, beverage and nutritional supplement applications.
Sales Specifications
Compiled with FCC codex
Moisture: 12% Max.
Protein: 5% Max.
Viscosity: BV103B (COLD)
15’: 4500 CPS Min.
2 Hrs: 5500 CPS Min.
24 Hrs: 90% of 2 Hrs.
Viscosity:BV104B(HOT)
6000: CPS Min.
pH: 5.2 to 7.0
Mesh:
+40: NIL
-100: 97% Min
-200: 80% Min
Colour:
Red: 86 Min
Blue: 62 Min
Green: 80 Min.
Micro Counts:
SPC: 5000/gm Max.
Mold: 200/gm Max.
Yeast: 100/gm Max.
Coliform: ABSENT
Salmonella: ABSENT
Packing
55.12 Lb Bag, 40 Bags per pallet
