Guar Gum (Food Grade)
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Food Ingredients

Guar Gum (Food Grade)

Premium food grade guar gum for thickening and stabilization applications. This natural hydrocolloid provides excellent viscosity control in dairy products, baked goods, and sauces while offering superior water-binding properties and texture enhancement.

  • Natural Hydrocolloid Thickener
  • Excellent Viscosity Control
  • Superior Water-Binding Properties
  • Wide Temperature Stability
  • Gluten-Free Alternative
  • Professional Food Grade
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Name: Guar Gum
E Number: E412
CAS Number: 9000-30-0
Source: Guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)
Physical State: Off-white to yellowish powder
Solubility: Cold water soluble
pH (1% solution): 5.4-7.0
Viscosity (1% solution): 3000-5500 cP
Mesh Size: 80-200 mesh
Moisture Content: ≤15%
Protein Content: ≤7%
Packaging: 25kg kraft bags

Applications

Ice Cream
Baked Goods
Soups & Sauces
Dairy Products
Gluten-Free Products
Pharmaceutical
Plant-Based Foods
Processed Meats
Beverages
Thickening Agent
Cosmetics
Organic Foods

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized guar gum grades tailored for specific applications, ensuring optimal thickening and stabilizing performance across diverse food and pharmaceutical formulations.

Food Grade (FCC)
Purity: ≥85% Heavy Metals: ≤40 ppm Arsenic: ≤3 ppm Application: Food thickener
Pharmaceutical Grade (USP)
Purity: ≥99% Microbial Limits: USP standards Endotoxins: ≤20 EU/g Application: Tablet binder
Bakery Grade
Mesh: 200 mesh Hydration: Fast Gluten replacement: Effective Application: Gluten-free baking
Dairy Grade
Viscosity: High Syneresis: Prevents Texture: Smooth Application: Ice cream, yogurt

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Guar Gum is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international food safety standards and regulatory requirements for consistent thickening and stabilizing performance.

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management
FCC & USP Grade Specifications
Consistent Viscosity Profile
Advanced Purity Testing
Natural Bean Source
Cold Water Solubility
Certificate of Analysis
Sustainable Sourcing

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Food Grade Guar Gum exhibits exceptional chemical properties essential for food applications. Its ultra-pure composition and precise thickening characteristics ensure reliable performance in demanding food processing and texturizing applications.

Analytical Properties
Molecular Weight: 220,000 Da
Viscosity (1%): 3000-5000 cP
pH (1% solution): 6.0-7.0
Galactose:Mannose: 1:2 ratio
Physical Properties
Appearance: Off-white powder
Solubility: Cold water dispersible
Bulk Density: 0.5-0.8 g/cm³
Particle Size: 75-200 mesh
Food Performance
Thickening Power: 5-8 times cornstarch
Usage Level: 0.1-1.0%
Hydration Time: 2-4 hours
Synergy: Excellent with xanthan
Purity Specifications
Galactomannan: ≥ 85%
Moisture Content: ≤ 15%
Ash Content: ≤ 1.5%
Protein: ≤ 7%
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage Temperature: Ambient conditions
pH Stability: pH 4-10
Freeze-Thaw: Good stability

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Food Grade Guar Gum superiority in food applications with exceptional thickening power, excellent cold water solubility, and superior synergistic effects across diverse food formulations.

Thickening Power

Strength: 5-8 times cornstarch

Superior viscosity building
Cold Water Solubility

Property: Disperses without heating

Easy processing
Synergistic Effects

Partner: Enhanced with xanthan gum

Improved functionality
Natural Origin

Source: Guar bean endosperm

Clean label ingredient
Cost Effective

Usage: Low concentration required

Economic thickening
Wide pH Range

Stability: pH 4-10

Versatile applications

Safety Information

Food Grade Guar Gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food use at approved levels. Handle with standard food safety precautions, avoid inhalation of dust particles. Use appropriate protective equipment and ensure good ventilation during handling.

GRAS Status
Dust Control
Food Safe

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and maintain powder flow properties. Use proper dust control measures during handling and dispensing.

Cool, dry storage
Protect from moisture
Dust control measures
Keep containers sealed

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Guar Gum exhibits exceptional thickening properties through galactomannan polymer structures, providing reliable viscosity control with excellent cold-water solubility and shear-thinning characteristics in diverse food applications.

Hydrogen Bonding

Hydroxyl groups form extensive hydrogen bonds with water molecules

Superior hydration creates high viscosity solutions
Shear-Thinning

Viscosity decreases under shear stress for improved processing

Pseudoplastic behavior enhances pumping and mixing
Cold Water Solubility

Dissolves readily in cold water without heating

Energy-efficient processing and formulation
Synergistic Effects

Enhances gel strength when combined with other hydrocolloids

Optimized performance in blend systems

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory approval ensures global food industry access with complete documentation packages supporting international natural thickener and plant-based ingredient regulations.

FDA Approved

Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for food thickening applications

EU Approved (E412)

European Union food additive approval for thickening applications

Natural Origin

Extracted from guar bean endosperm through mechanical processing

Global Approvals

Approved in over 100 countries for food and beverage use

Kosher & Halal

Certified for religious dietary compliance requirements

Complete Documentation

Certificates of Analysis, viscosity data, and natural origin verification

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's natural thickener specialists provide comprehensive formulation support, application guidance, and technical services to optimize Guar Gum performance in your specific thickening and stabilization applications.

Formulation Development
  • Viscosity optimization and rheology modification
  • Synergistic hydrocolloid blend development
  • Cold-processing formulation techniques
  • Custom guar gum grade selection
Quality Assurance
  • Batch consistency verification and viscosity testing
  • Particle size distribution analysis
  • Hydration rate assessment and optimization
  • Regulatory compliance documentation
Application Support
  • Process optimization for food manufacturing
  • Hydration and dissolution protocols
  • Training for production teams
  • Troubleshooting thickening challenges
Supply Solutions
  • Flexible packaging options and mesh sizes
  • Just-in-time delivery scheduling
  • Global distribution network access
  • Emergency supply arrangements

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our Guar Gum production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable guar cultivation, water-efficient processing, and comprehensive environmental stewardship for natural ingredient production.

Sustainable Agriculture

Responsible guar bean cultivation with soil conservation practices

Water Conservation

Drought-tolerant crop requiring minimal irrigation

Mechanical Processing

Environmentally friendly mechanical extraction without chemicals

Biodegradable

Naturally biodegradable with minimal environmental impact

Organic Certification

Certified organic guar sourcing and processing options

Byproduct Utilization

Complete utilization of guar bean components

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's specialized guar processing facility employs advanced milling and purification technology to ensure consistent Guar Gum quality and functional performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Advanced mechanical processing with controlled particle size reduction

Multi-stage milling for optimal hydration properties
Quality Testing

Comprehensive testing including viscosity, particle size, and purity

Brookfield viscometry and mesh analysis validation
Quality Systems

HACCP, GMP, and natural ingredients certified manufacturing

Continuous monitoring and validation protocols
Packaging Standards

Food-grade packaging with moisture protection systems

Extended shelf life preservation systems

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive food industry data demonstrating Guar Gum effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified thickening performance metrics and viscosity validation studies.

Dairy Products
Viscosity: 3000-5500 cP at 1% concentration Stabilization: Prevents ice crystal formation in frozen products Processing: Cold-process compatible systems
Sauces & Dressings
Shear-Thinning: 70% viscosity reduction under shear Stability: Prevents oil separation in emulsions Mouthfeel: Enhanced creaminess perception
Gluten-Free Products
Binding: Improves dough elasticity and structure Water Retention: 25% improvement in moisture retention Texture: Enhanced chewiness in baked goods

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Viscosity Performance

Consistently exceeds thickening specifications with exceptional hydration properties

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability through sustainable guar bean sourcing networks

Natural Thickener Expertise

Specialized team provides viscosity optimization and hydrocolloid development

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with viscosity data and natural origin documentation

Global Standards

International compliance with natural ingredient and food safety regulations

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with food manufacturers and custom guar solutions