Guar gum food grade is a specific type of guar gum that is produced and processed to meet the strict quality and safety standards required for use in the food industry. It is a natural food additive derived from the seeds of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) and is known for its ability to thicken, stabilize, and improve the texture of food products.

Food products containing guar gum typically list it on their ingredient labels as "guar gum" or by its European food additive code, "E412."

Guar gum food grade is the highest quality of guar gum intended for food applications. It typically appears as a fine, white to off-white powder with a neutral taste and odor. It should be free from any foreign matter, contaminants, or off-flavors.

Guar gum food grade is highly soluble in both cold and hot water, making it suitable for a wide range of food applications.

Guar Gum is relatively cost effective as compared to other thickeners and stabilizers along with it being an effective binder, plasticizer and emulsifier.

Food Grade Guar Gum is used as a thickener and stabilizer in various food products such as sauces, dressings, ice cream, yogurt, and gluten-free baked goods. It helps improve the texture and viscosity of these products.

Guar Gum Powder

Parameters	Value
Moisture Content	12% Max.
pH	6.5 - 7.2
Particle Size (200 Mesh)	99% Min. passing
Viscocity (2 Hrs.)	3500 - 7500 Cps
Viscocity (24 Hrs.)	3500 - 7500 Cps
Ash Content	2% Max.
Acid Insoluble Matter	1.5% Max.
Starch	Absent
TPC	1000 cfu/g Max.
Yeast & Mould	200 cfu/g Max.
E Coli	Negative in 5 gms.
Salmonella	Negative in 25 gms.
Protein	7% Max.
Fibre	1% Max.
PCP	0.01 mg/Kg Max.
Heavy Metals	20 mg/Kg
Lead	2 mg/Kg
Arsenic	3 mg/Kg
Mercury	1 mg/Kg
Cadmium	1 mg/Kg

Guar gum food grade is a versatile food additive with a wide range of uses in the food industry. Below are the uses of guar gum food grade listed below:

Bakery Products: Guar gum is used in bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries to improve dough handling, increase dough yield, and enhance the quality of gluten-free baked goods. It helps retain moisture and extend the shelf life of baked products.

Sauces and Dressings: It is added to sauces and dressings to improve their texture, prevent phase separation, and provide a creamy, uniform consistency. Guar gum enhances the stability of emulsions, making it ideal for salad dressings, gravies, and condiments.

Dairy Products: Guar gum is used in dairy products like ice cream, yogurt, and cheese to improve their creaminess, mouthfeel, and resistance to ice crystal formation. In ice cream, it acts as a stabilizer and helps prevent the formation of ice crystals, resulting in a smoother product.

Canned Soups and Gravies: Guar gum is added to canned soups and gravies to provide a consistent and thickened texture. It ensures that these products have the desired viscosity and do not separate during storage or heating.

Frozen Foods: In frozen foods such as frozen desserts and ready-to-eat meals, guar gum aids in maintaining the product's texture and preventing ice crystal formation. It also improves freeze-thaw stability.

Gluten-Free Products: Guar gum is a crucial ingredient in gluten-free products such as bread, pasta, and baked goods. It helps mimic the texture and structure of gluten, making these products more palatable for individuals with gluten sensitivities.

Beverages: In beverages, guar gum can be used to enhance the mouthfeel, texture, and stability of products such as fruit juices, fruit-flavored drinks, and protein shakes. It acts as a thickening agent, improving the overall sensory experience.

Meat and Meat Alternatives: Guar gum can be added to meat products like sausages, meat analogs, and canned meat to enhance texture, moisture retention, and binding properties.

Pet Food: Guar gum is sometimes used in pet food products, especially in wet pet foods, to improve texture, stability, and binding of ingredients.

Glazes and Icings: It is used in glazes and icings to provide a glossy appearance and improve their consistency for applications on baked goods.

Egg Replacer: Guar gum can serve as an egg replacer in vegan and egg-free recipes, providing binding and moisture retention properties.

Salad Gel and Food Films: Guar gum can be used to create edible salad gels and food films for various culinary applications, including molecular gastronomy and food presentation.
Guar gum powder bulk packing is an important process and therefore given special attention at Agro Gums. Special attention is paid in packing the bulk guar gum products at Agro Gums. Packing is done by filling products in suitable bag-sizes with standard measures. Efficient packing to ensure product quality and safety during transit and storage is done at Agro’s manufacturing facilities.

Agro Gums provides Guar gum powder bulk products in flexible packaging sizes. Guar gum bulk are available in 800, 900 & 1000 kilo circular woven HDPE bags, 25 kilo HDPE bags and also are available in multi walled paper bags.

Various steps are taken from the processing of the guar gum powder to the packaging of the finished product to ensure a packaged delivery of the best food-grade that is completely free from any impurity. The packing and preserving are designed in such a way that they can bear different conditions and helps us deliver the superior grade guar gum powder which is used in a myriad of sustainable food industries. High-quality guar gum powder packing in the most hygienic conditions with the utmost accuracy is the offered range by us. Also, the flexible packaging of different sizes makes it very convenient to be shipped across anywhere.

Guar Gum Powder

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