Engineering

Organic chemistry

Chemistry

Materials science

Raw material

Guar

Guar gum

Stabilizer (aeronautics)

Cosmetics

Cyamopsis

Food science

Mechanical engineering

Food processing

Journal of Food Science and Technology

Guar gum is a novel agrochemical processed from endosperm of cluster bean. It is largely used in the form of guar gum powder as an additive in food, pharmaceuticals, paper, textile, explosive, oil well drilling and cosmetics industry. Industrial applications of guar gum are possible because of its ability to form hydrogen bonding with water molecule. Thus, it is chiefly used as thickener and stabilizer. It is also beneficial in the control of many health problems like diabetes, bowel movements, heart disease and colon cancer. This article focuses on production, processing, composition, properties, food applications and health benefits of guar gum.

Guar gum: processing, properties and food applications—A Review