Guar Gum, also called guaran, is derived from endosperm of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus). Guar is a legume crop, which grows best in sandy soils and needs moderate, intermittent rainfall with lots of sunshine.

 Guar gum, derived from the guar bean’s endosperm, is a versatile, high-molecular-weight polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food, textiles, cosmetics, and especially in the oil and gas industries for drilling and fracturing. 

Guar gum is a natural high molecular weight polysaccharide galactomannan, with a mannose to galactose ratio of 2:1, combined through glycosidic linkages. The guar seeds are dehusked, milled and screened to obtain guar gum. It is typically produced as a free-flowing, pale, off-white-colored, coarse to fine ground powder, which is available in different viscosities and granulometries depending on the applications.

The traditional market for Guar Gum is as an additive in the food industry. In the U.S., differing percentages are set for its allowable concentration in various food applications. In Europe, guar gum has EU food additive code E412.

Today, the usage and Exports of Guar Gum are in majority cases in Industrial Applications.

Key Applications

• Industrial Use:
  • Oil & Gas: A primary use is in oil and gas well drilling and fracturing. 
  • Textiles: Used as a thickener in textile printing. 
  • Paints & Construction: Utilized in water-based paints and building materials. 
• Food Industry:
  • Thickener/Stabilizer: Acts as a thickening agent and emulsifier in various food products. 
  • Applications: Found in milk products, sauces, baked goods, and frozen desserts. 
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products. 

“A reputed Buyer / Purchaser from the USA shared certain relevant views on how the world perceives Indian Guar Gum, which are detailed below.

The degree by which the viscosity increases for NATURAL GUAR strongly depends on three factors, which are”:

• Sources of Guar Seeds.
• Quality of Guar seeds from each source.
• Processing of Guar Seeds

Packaging: 50 KGS HDPE Paper Laminated Bags with Inner Liner.

Storage: Store in dry place

Shelf Life: 2 years from the date of production