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sales@safalcosmopolitan.com
+91 91091 61850
Village Kasni, Mirch Road, Charki Dadri, Haryana – 127309, India
Guar Gum is a natural product derived from the ground endosperm of the guar plant (Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus), a member of the Leguminosae family. The guar plant is primarily cultivated in India and Pakistan during the cropping season from July to December, with India—particularly Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Gujarat—being the largest producer. The availability and pricing of guar gum largely depend on the quality of the monsoon in these regions.
Chemically, guar gum is a high molecular weight hydrocolloidal polysaccharide, composed of galactose and mannose units linked together, commonly referred to as a Galactomannan. This unique composition gives guar gum its versatile functionality across industries.
Guar, also known as cluster bean, is believed to have originated in Africa and has been cultivated across South Asia for centuries. Traditionally, it has been grown as both a vegetable crop and a fodder source. The tender pods are consumed as fresh vegetables, while the other parts of the plant serve as nutritious cattle feed.
One of the notable characteristics of the guar plant is its exceptional drought resistance. It efficiently utilizes available groundwater, enabling it to thrive in semi-arid regions where less hardy crops fail. Today, the major global suppliers of guar seed are India, Pakistan, and the United States.
Guar gum is typically available as a white to yellowish-white, nearly odorless powder, processed from guar gum refined splits (endosperm). It is the sole raw material used in the production of pharmaceutical and food-grade guar gum powder.
Guar gum is widely used as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more. It is available in different viscosities and granulometries (particle sizes) depending on application requirements. Importantly, guar gum has the unique ability to thicken solutions without the need for heat, making it highly efficient and versatile.
| Product Name | GF50 | GF45 | GF55 | GF70 |
| VISCOSITY – 1% (CPS) | 5200 | 4500 | 5500 | 6800 |
| GRANULATION | -200 | -200 | -200 | -200 |
| 90% Min | 90% Min | 90% Min | 90% Min | |
| DISPERSI-BILITY | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| HYDRATION RATE | Fair | Fair | Very fast | Very fast |
| GELATION | Non Gelling | Non Gelling | Non Gelling | Non Gelling |
| SUSPENSION POWER | None | None | None | None |
| EMULSION STABILITY | None | None | None | None |
| NATURAL | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| PLATE COUNT | 5000 Max | 5000 Max | 5000 Max | 5000 Max |
| MOLD & YEAST COUNT | 500 Max | 500 Max | 500 Max | 500 Max |
| COLIFORM | NEG | NEG | NEG | NEG |
| E. COLI | NEG | NEG | NEG | NEG |
| SALMONELLA/25gm | NEG | NEG | NEG | NEG |
| STAPHY-LOCOCCUS | NEG | NEG | NEG | NEG |
| PSEUDOMONAS | NEG | NEG | NEG | NEG |
| GF-Drilling Grade Fast hydrating as per customer’s requirements Diesel slurriable | |
|---|---|
| PARTICLE SIZE | VISCOSITY RANGE |
| 200 Mesh 99% | 3 Min: 34-50 CPS @ 0.48% Sol. (2% Kcl) |