Guar Gum Powder

Indian Hydrocolloids offers premium food grade guar gum powder, a versatile hydrocolloid widely used in the food industry for its thickening, binding, and stabilizing properties.

Guar Gum Powder, Food Grade, is available in various grades defined by two key characteristics:

Mesh Size: 100, 200, and 300 Mesh. This relates to the fineness of the powder.

Viscosity: Measured in CPS (centipoise), with ranges from 3500 CPS to 8000 CPS, depending on the mesh size.

Key Benefits & Applications

Guar Gum Powder is a versatile food additive with a wide range of applications:

Thickening and Binding: It is an excellent thickener for sauces, ketchups, mayonnaise, and soups.

Emulsion Stabilization: It helps prevent ingredients from separating in emulsions.

Improved Mouthfeel: Enhances the texture and feel of products like noodles and pasta.

Bakery: Improves dough texture and can be used as a gluten-free alternative.

Meat Processing: Increases viscosity, reduces moisture loss, and enhances texture.

Dairy: Retains moisture, creates a creamy structure, and can reduce fat content.

Frozen Foods: Prevents the formation of ice crystals to maintain a smooth texture.

Cheese Manufacturing: Enhances the texture and "cheesiness" of cheese.

Confectionery: Used in items like jelly candies and sorbets.

Dietary: Suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets.

Instant Products: Adds viscosity and improves the texture of instant food items.

Packaging & Storage

Packing: Available in 25 kg paper bags with an HDPE laminated and PE liner, or in 900 kg big bags.

Shelf Life: 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Storage: Must be stored in sealed packaging under dry conditions.