Technical grade
Guar Gum Powder
Guar Gum Powder is a versatile thickening agent primarily used in the food processing industry. Sourced from the guar bean, this natural polymer is prized for its ability to enhance the texture and viscosity of products ranging from sauces to dairy items. With a shelf life of 24 months, it's manufactured by Manish Agro Industries, assuring quality and consistency for various applications in different sectors.
Main applicationFood processing — acts as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent.
Guar Gum Powder plays a significant role in enhancing the quality and appeal of various products within the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its natural origin and functional versatility make it a preferred choice for manufacturers focused on clean-label formulations and improving product stability.
Also known as
- Guar flour
- guar gum
- E412
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in standard bag sizes as per customer requirements.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
Guar Gum Powder consists of galactomannan, a polysaccharide that possesses excellent thickening and gelling properties. Its ability to hydrate quickly makes it suitable for cold and hot applications. Buyers should consider the specific viscosity and purity needed for their applications when ordering, ensuring they specify the batch type. Choosing the right grade can affect the performance and stability of formulations, especially in food and personal care products.
Delivery
Guar Gum Powder is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food processing — acts as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent.
- Pharmaceuticals — used for binding and thickening in various formulations.
- Cosmetics — serves as a moisturizing agent in creams and lotions.
- Textile processing — functions as a sizing agent for fabrics.
- Oil & Gas — utilized in hydraulic fracturing fluids for viscosity enhancement.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves texture and stability in food products, enhancing consumer satisfaction.
- Facilitates formulation of low-fat or reduced-calorie alternatives without compromising quality.
- Enhances the viscosity of systems, providing better performance in personal care products.
- Offers versatility across industries, allowing cross-application benefits.
- Natural source offers a cleaner label for products aiming for health-conscious consumers.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Guar Gum Powder?
Guar Gum Powder is also referred to as Guar flour, guar gum and E412. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Guar Gum Powder is supplied?
Guar Gum Powder is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Guar Gum Powder look like?
Guar Gum Powder is described as white to off-white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Guar Gum Powder used for?
Common applications include food processing — acts as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent., pharmaceuticals — used for binding and thickening in various formulations., cosmetics — serves as a moisturizing agent in creams and lotions., textile processing — functions as a sizing agent for fabrics. and oil & Gas — utilized in hydraulic fracturing fluids for viscosity enhancement.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Guar Gum Powder?
Guar Gum Powder is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Textile & Leather Tanning and Oil, Gas & Energy sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Guar Gum Powder available in?
Available in standard bag sizes as per customer requirements. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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