Guar Gum
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Guar gum, a legume crop that grows in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana. The country exports over 117000 tons of guar and its derivatives. As a result, India is a leading exporter of guar, commanding about 80% of global production. Guar is a long chain of carbohydrate molecules bonded together and composed of two sugars called mannose and galactose. Guaran, a substance made from guar beans which has thickening and stabilizing properties. It is a very efficient natural polymer covering a number of applications in various industries like food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic etc. Uses of Guar Gum Low in Calories and High in Fiber Used as a Laxative In Paper Industry : Helpful in sheet formation, folding and denser surface for printing Used as a dispersant and thickening agent for dyes in textile Industry Used as Thickening agent or Lubricating Agent It may also aid in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome