Importance of guar Gum in The Indian Economy
Guar gum, guar gum powder as well as guar Gum derivatives hold an integral role when it comes to the Indian economy, the role played by the gum or powder from the guar seeds is not only restricted to manufacturing processes but also applies in the agricultural sector. Guar plant is a pea like plant from the leguminous species which usually grows in semi arid regions, unlike previously where the plant was usually regarded as a wild plant; guar farming is taking shape in many regions of India thus further driving the economy. The use of guar gum derivatives is most notable in the manufacturing industries hence being considered the primal sector that makes most use of guar gum and also guar gum powder. Usage of gum from guar include food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, oil, mining, textiles, paper making, explosives and printing industries among many others.
mazing Properties of Guar Gum that Make It Most Suitable for Various Industries
Gum and powder from the guar seeds possess a myriad of advantages consequently making the products as well as the byproducts highly sought after, the most notable properties of the additive comprise of the following:
· Stabilizer:
Guar is soluble with water but insoluble with inorganic solvent.
· Viscosifier:
guar has a high molecular weight hence will remain in viscous state even in low concentrations.
· Thickening agent:
Guar is highly hygroscopic hence will easily attract water molecules thus resulting to thickening of a solution.
· Emulsifier:
The gelling properties of guar make it a very suitable emulsifier.
· Water binding agent:
The hydrophilic (water loving) nature of guar makes it a very good binder for water based solutions.
· Water loss control additive:
The Film Foaming properties of guar make it suitable since this aids in stopping loss of water through evaporation.
· Friction reducing agent:
Guar glows freely yet has very strong binding properties.
· Water soluble:
Guar is readily soluble with both old as well as hot water.
India’s Role as a World Leader In Regard To Commercial Demand & Supply of Guar Gum
Over the last few years statistics from the Indian bureau of statistics as well as other statistical bodies has shown that there has been a tremendous upsurge in demand for Guar gum, guar gum powder, guar gum derivatives as well as other gum related products such as cassia powder. The increase in demand has been experienced both locally where local industries are making use of the gum and powder from guar as well as the byproducts derived from guar such as guar gum splits, husks and guar meal among other products. Guar meal is used as an animal feed while the guar gum splits can also come in handy as sources of biomass or biofuel. The demand is not only restricted to the region but also goes beyond borders where India exports huge quantities of the finished products to countries such as China, USA and Asia among many other countries.
Conclusion
Thickening agents such as gum or powder from guar and cassia powder will continue to experience huge demand due to the chemical and physical benefits. The commercial process additives are also cheaper to produce as compared to their synthetic alternatives as well as being safe to human as well as to the environment. It is therefore necessary for India to put into place strategic measures that will aid in developing the industry as well as ensuring future demand is well taken care of. This article has been written by Biren Patel working at Agro Gums. Agro Gums is a guar and cassia gum manufacturing company offering high quality guar gum powder, fast hydration guar gum powder, cassia powder, guar splits and guar meal to satisfy the production requirements of various industries across the world.
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