| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | A white to yellowish-white, nearly odourless powder |
| Galactomannans | ≥ 80% |
| Viscosity (1%, 2h, Brookfield DVII, #4 spindle, 20rpm) | ≥ 5500 mPa.s |
| Viscosity(1%, 24h, Brookfield DVII, #4 spindle, 20rpm) | Min 300 mPa.s higher than viscosity recorded in 2 hours |
| Particle Size | 95% Pass 200 Mesh |
| pH | 5.5- 7.0 |
| Moisture | 12% Max |
| Protein | 5% Max |
| Starch | Passes test |
| Acid-Insoluble Residue | 2.5% Max |
| Ash | 0.8% Max |
| E.Coli/ 5g | Negative |
| Salmonella/ 10g | Negative |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤ 200 cfu/ g |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/ g |
Available Grade of Guar Gum
Food Grade: Guar Gum is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Guar Gum is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Guar Gum we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Guar Gum should be Store in original package, cool and dry.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Guar Gum should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Guar Gum
Guar Gum is a galactomannans widely used as thickening agent, gelling agent and texture stabilizer in food and beverage. As a thickening agent, gelling agent and texture stabilizer, Guar Gum can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Guar Gum?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Guar Gum. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Guar Gum.
3. Do you have Guar Gum in Stock?
Yes, we have Guar Gum in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Guar Gum ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Guar Gum ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Guar Gum ?
The price of Guar Gum changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Guar Gum, Foodchem can provide Guar Gum at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Guar Gum are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Guar Gum?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Guar Gum will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Guar Gum supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream guar bean are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Guar Gum manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Guar Gum will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Guar Gum is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to ice cream mix, curd preparation, soft cheese preparation, noodles, bakery items, meat products.
Guar Gum is an natural gum isolated from the endosperm of guar beans. As a plant derived ingredients, Guar Gum is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Guar Gum is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Guar Gum is an natural gum isolated from the endosperm of guar beans. As a plant derived ingredients, Guar Gum is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Guar Gum is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in original package, cool and dry.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Guar Gum is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
1. Guar gum can cause gas production, diarrhea, and loose stools when ingusted in large amount. 2. Guar gum can cause blockage of the esophagus and the intestines when taken in large amount or not drinking enough water along with it.
