APPLICATIONS OF GUAR GUM


» FOOD PRODUCTS

Ice Cream/Dairy Products Provides smooth and creamier texture. Prevents formation of ice crystals. Prevents quick meltdown. Bakery Products Improves texture. Increases shelf life. Improves moisture retention. Pet Food As a viscosifier. Soups & Gravies As a viscosifier. Noodles Better sheet formation. Improves moisture retention. Improves texture. Improves machine runnability, thereby increasing production. JUICES, BEVERAGES, HEALTH DRINKS As thickener. Good mouthfeel.

 » COSMETICS & PHARMACEUTICALS

• Cosmetics - As conditioner cum viscosifier.
• Pharmaceuticals - As water binding agent & rheology modifier.

» EXPLOSIVES

• Water binding agent for aqueous slurry explosives.

» TEXTILE

• As thickener for direct as well as discharge printing.
• As flocculating agent for purification.
• Wide range of tailor-made products based on printing styles,
  types of fabrics and dyes, as well as types of printing machines.

» MINING

• As flocculating agent for purification.

» OIL WELL DRILLING

• As fluid-loss controlling agent.
• As additives in fracturing fluids.

» PAPER

• As wet-end additive.
• As sizing agent.
• As retention aid.