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Review
. 2014 Mar;51(3):409-18.
doi: 10.1007/s13197-011-0522-x. Epub 2011 Oct 4.

Guar gum: processing, properties and food applications-A Review

Deepak Mudgil  1 , Sheweta Barak  1 , Bhupendar Singh Khatkar  1
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Review

Guar gum: processing, properties and food applications-A Review

Deepak Mudgil et al. J Food Sci Technol. 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Guar gum is a novel agrochemical processed from endosperm of cluster bean. It is largely used in the form of guar gum powder as an additive in food, pharmaceuticals, paper, textile, explosive, oil well drilling and cosmetics industry. Industrial applications of guar gum are possible because of its ability to form hydrogen bonding with water molecule. Thus, it is chiefly used as thickener and stabilizer. It is also beneficial in the control of many health problems like diabetes, bowel movements, heart disease and colon cancer. This article focuses on production, processing, composition, properties, food applications and health benefits of guar gum.

Keywords: Cholesterol; Cluster bean; Dietary fiber; Guar gum; Hydration rate; Viscosity.

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Flow diagram for industrial manufacturing of guar gum
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Structure of guar gum molecule
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Sequence of galactose and mannose in guar
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