GUAR GUM: A BOON TO WATER BINDING TO FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Guar gum is an agro product that is derived from the endosperm of the guar (cluster) bean. A mechanical process of roasting, differential attrition, sieving and polishing take place to separate the gum part from the seed which is further powdered for utility. It can swell up to 10-20x due to its high water holding capacity and gel-forming ability. Commonly known as guar gum, it is an economic additive for a wide range of applications in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals,…