Properties

Guar gum is an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer approved for use in a wide range of foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is sold as a white to yellowish odorless powder, which is available in different viscosities and different granulometries depending on the desired viscosity. Its viscosity is a function of temperature, time, and concentration. One advantageous property of guar gum is that it thickens without the application of heat. Guar Gum has the following properties, which make it useful in variety of applications.

q                   Easy solubility in cold and hot water.

q                   Film forming property.

q                   Resistance to oils, greases and solvents.

q                   Better thickening agent.

q                   Water binding capacity.

q                   High viscosity

q                   Functioning at low temperatures