SynonymCyanopsis gum, Cyanopsis tetragonoloba, Cyanopsis tetragonoloba gum, Galactasol, Guar Guaran, Guar flour, Gum cyanopsis, Gum guar, Jaguar gum, Guar gum
Gum Content80-85%
Black Split1% max
Splits90% min
Protein5% Maximum
Moisture10% Maximum
Ash1.5% max
Acid insoluble substancesTraces
Ether-soluble substances0.6% Maximum
Heavy Metalsnone
AppearanceBright creamy yellow
Colorpale-white
Fiber1.5 ? 2.0 % max
Odoraq. solns. tasteless, odorless
Insolubilityin oil, greases, hydrocarbons, ketones, esters
Molecular weight220,000
Solubilityhot or cold water