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| GUAR GUM |
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 Guar gum, also called guaran, is a galactomannan. It is primarily the ground endosperm of guar beans. The guar seeds are dehusked, milled and screened to obtain the guar gum. It is typically produced as a free flowing, pale, off-white colored, coarse to fine ground powder.
Specifications:
| Color: |
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Creamish White |
| Galactomannans |
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80% Min |
| Protein |
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4.75% max |
| Moisture |
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12% max |
| Ash |
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1% max |
| AIR |
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4% max |
| Arsenic |
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3 ppm max |
| Lead |
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2 ppm max |
| Heavy metals |
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20 ppm max |
| pH |
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6.5 to 7.5 |
| Viscosity |
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5000 cps min |
| Mesh |
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200 |
| Packing |
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25 Kg net in HDPE bags |
For food grade:
| Standard Plate Count |
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10,000/g max |
| Mold |
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500 /g max |
| Yeast |
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200/g max |
| E. Coli |
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Negative |
| Salmonella |
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Negative |
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