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Guar gum
Vegetable gum from the guar bean, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Guar gum, also called guaran, is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans that has thickening and stabilizing properties useful in food, feed, and industrial applications.[1] The guar seeds are mechanically dehusked, hydrated, milled and screened according to application.[2] It is typically produced as a free-flowing, off-white powder.
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.567 ![]() |
E number | E412 (thickeners, ...) |
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Density | 0.8-1.0 g/mL at 25 °C |
Acidity (pKa) | 5-7 |
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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