Ricol®Guar Gum
Guar Gum – A Versatile Natural Hydrocolloid
RICOL Guar Gum, derived from the seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar beans), is a natural, cost-effective hydrocolloid known for its exceptional thickening, stabilizing, binding, and emulsifying properties. It is commonly referred to as guaran, guarkernmehl, goma guar, or galactomannan. With a reputation built since 1989, RICOL guar gum is widely trusted across industries for its superior performance and reliability.
At Rama Gum Industries, we manufacture high-quality guar gum powder tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries worldwide. With rigorous quality control and state-of-the-art production facilities, we ensure that our guar gum consistently delivers top performance in every application
Guar Gum
Key Properties of Guar Gum
- Emulsifier: Guar gum acts as a natural emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients in food and cosmetic formulations.
- Stabilizer: It stabilizes emulsions and suspensions, ensuring uniform consistency and preventing separation in products like sauces, dressings, and lotions.
- Bonding Agent: Used as a binder in a variety of products, from incense sticks to industrial formulations.
- Natural Thickening Agent: Known for its powerful thickening properties, guar gum is widely used to enhance the texture and consistency of foods like gravies, soups, and ice creams
- Hydrocolloid: A key ingredient in a range of hydrocolloid-based applications, from food to pharmaceuticals.
- Gelling Agent: Guar gum is often used to create gels and soft textures in food products, especially in gluten-free and low-fat formulations.
- Natural Fiber: It serves as a natural dietary fiber, adding bulk to foods and contributing to their health benefits.
- Fracturing Agent: In the oil and gas industry, guar gum is used as a fracturing agent in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to enhance the extraction of resources.
Applications of Guar Gum:
Food & Beverage
Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in products like ice cream, puddings, sauces, gravies, dressings, and gluten-free baked goods.
Pharmaceuticals
Guar gum is used as a binder ®in tablet formulations and as a stabilizer in liquid suspensions and gels.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
It enhances the texture and consistency of lotions, creams, and hair care products.
Industrial Applications
Guar gum serves as a binding agent in textile printing, oil and gas drilling (fracking), water treatment, and more
