| APPLICATIONS |
GUAR GUM POWDER AND THE FOOD INDUSTRY |
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range of its applications in food products is broad and versatile.
An overview of some of those food applications is mentioned
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| BAKERY |
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Guar
gum powder is the most preferred thickening and binding ingredient
used as baking premixes for technical considerations. In this
application fine mesh powder, that yields 3500 and 5000 cps
viscosity is recommended for freshly baked articles (bread).
It increases dough and bread yield, improves crumb condition,
improves fresh keeping qualities, dough elasticity, enhances
texture, maximises the volume of baked articles, enriches
fibre, enhances browning and rounds off the ideal bread flavour.
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| NOODLES |
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Flour noodles are dough products that are consumed in large quantities in the Far East, especially in Korea. Glass noodles (mung bean noodles) are produced in large quantities in China. Food grade guar gum powder is the most suitable thickening agent for this application on account of its neutral taste, appearance, flexibility, unique water retention and binding properties. It prevents noodles from adhering with each other and shortens the time for noodles to soften and loosen in hot water.
In these applications, its use is recommended to reach a high viscosity. The product being a 100% soluble fibre, an added advantage is to make the noodles fibre enriched. RIgel - 75 is highly suited product for this application. |
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| DIETS FOOD |
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As guar gum has no calorific value, it is suitable for certain diet foods like diabetic syrups and jams and low calorie slimming foods. |
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| ICE CREAM |
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Food grade guar gum powder coarse or fine granulation, medium or high viscosity depending upon the recipe requirement in combination with other hydrocolloids works well in ice-cream system to undertake the following functions:
Controls ice crystal formation; provides tailored viscosity; promotes smooth texture; provides body to foams; improves shelf stability; melt down behaviour; creaminess; structure and overrun.
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| MEAT AND FISH PRODUCTS |
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The high water binding capacity of guar gum powder is one of the main reasons for its use in meat and fish products. It retains the moisture throughout processing and storage of the meat products and stabilises the emulsion of water, fat and protein. In fish products (surimi), it gives a natural-like texture and appearance. The added advantage of its use in meat products is to make the processed meat fibre enriched. RIas’ product Easyguar-150 of highest purity, is the most suitable binder for smokehouse meats, formed meat and fish products. |
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| SAUSAGE COATINGS |
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In meat products including sausages and salamis, guar gum powder acts as an adhesive in binding herbs and spices to the product’s surface. |
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| PET FOODS |
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Guar gum powder coarse and fine mesh – depending upon the requirement of the process – is used for canned and semi-moist pet foods production as a thickening, binding and gelling agent. It enhances taste, texture and makes the processed feed jelly-like and viscous. Pets enjoy such feed while licking. |
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| KOSHER PRODUCTS |
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The - kosher - and kosher for year round use – Guar gum powder produced at RIas is checked and certified by the Indian Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, as a “Genuine Kosher Product”. |
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