title: Guar gum: processing, properties and food applications-A Review.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, 125001 India.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mudgil
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, 125001 India.
authors.forename: Sheweta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barak
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, 125001 India.
authors.forename: Bhupendar Singh
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Khatkar
keywords: Cholesterol; Cluster bean; Dietary fiber; Guar gum; Hydration rate; Viscosity