What is Guar?
The guar, also called cluster bean and scientifically known as Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, is an annual legume that produces guar gum. It is sometimes referred to as gavar, gawar, or guvar bean — and is the primary raw material processed by Maheshwary Hydrocolloids Advance Pvt. Ltd., a trusted exporter of guar-based products.
Guar gum, a natural biopolymer, is obtained from the seeds of this plant. At Maheshwary Hydrocolloids, the seeds are further processed through our two in-house manufacturing units – Maheshwary Agri Pure Industries and Maheshwary Agro Industries to ensure purity, consistency, and global-quality standards.
The crop is cultivated in warm climates for use as a vegetable, animal fodder, and for its seeds. It is typically rain-fed and thrives in hot weather with moderate rainfall and abundant sunlight. As a major exporter, Maheshwary Hydrocolloids sources high-quality guar from trusted regions to meet international demand.
Guar is predominantly cultivated in India, Pakistan, Sudan, and certain regions of the USA. India alone produces over 850,000 tons, accounting for nearly 80% of the global production, with Rajasthan being the leading region. A significant portion of this output is exported worldwide — a trade segment in which Maheshwary Hydrocolloids Advance Pvt. Ltd. plays a key role.
Guar undergoes further processing into various forms to cater to different industrial and commercial requirements. Through advanced technology and our dedicated manufacturing units, we convert raw guar into high-performance products like guar gum powder — valued globally for its thickening and stabilizing properties across multiple industries.
Guar Gum Food Grade
Guar gum food grade refers to a type of guar gum that is specially manufactured and processed to comply with the stringent quality and safety requirements for food use. Extracted from the seeds of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), it serves as a natural food additive known for its thickening, stabilizing, and texture-enhancing properties.
In food items, it is usually listed on ingredient labels as “guar gum” or under its European additive code, “E412.”
Food-grade guar gum is the highest quality guar gum specifically designed for use in food products. It usually comes as a fine, white to slightly off-white powder with a neutral taste and aroma, free from impurities, contaminants, or undesirable flavors.
This type of guar gum dissolves easily in both cold and hot water, making it versatile for numerous food applications. Compared to other thickeners and stabilizers, guar gum is cost-effective and also functions efficiently as a binder, plasticizer, and emulsifier.
In the food industry, food-grade guar gum is commonly used to thicken and stabilize items such as sauces, dressings, ice cream, yogurt, and gluten-free baked goods, enhancing their texture and consistency.
| Parameter | Value |
| Moisture Content | 12% Max. |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.2 |
| Particle Size (200 Mesh) | 99% Min. Passing |
| Viscosity (2 Hrs.) | 3500 – 7500 Cps |
| Viscosity (24 Hrs.) | 3500 – 7500 Cps |
| Ash Content | 2% Max. |
| Acid Insoluble Matter | 1.5% Max. |
| Starch | Absent |
| Total Plate Count (TPC) | 1000 cfu/g Max. |
| Yeast & Mould | 200 cfu/g Max. |
| E. coli | Negative in 5 gms |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 gms |
| Protein | 7% Max. |
| Fibre | 1% Max. |
| PCP | 0.01 mg/Kg Max. |
| Heavy Metals | 20 mg/Kg Max. |
| Lead | 2 mg/Kg Max. |
| Arsenic | 3 mg/Kg Max. |
| Mercury | 1 mg/Kg Max. |
| Cadmium | 1 mg/Kg Max. |
| Application | Uses & Benefits |
| Bakery Products | Improves dough handling, increases yield, enhances gluten-free products, retains moisture, and extends shelf life. |
| Sauces & Dressings | Adds creaminess, stabilizes emulsions, prevents separation, and provides a smooth, uniform texture. |
| Dairy Products | Enhances creaminess and mouthfeel while preventing ice crystal formation in ice cream, yogurt, and cheese. |
| Canned Soups & Gravies | Acts as a thickener, maintains consistent viscosity, and prevents separation during storage and heating. |
| Frozen Foods | Preserves texture, prevents ice crystal formation, and improves freeze-thaw stability. |
| Gluten-Free Products | Mimics gluten structure in bread, pasta, and baked goods, improving texture and overall quality. |
| Beverages | Improves texture, mouthfeel, and stability in fruit juices, flavored drinks, and protein shakes. |
| Meat & Meat Alternatives | Enhances texture, binding, and moisture retention in sausages, canned meat, and plant-based alternatives. |
| Pet Food | Improves texture, ingredient binding, and stability in wet pet food formulations. |
| Glazes & Icings | Provides a glossy finish and consistent texture for bakery products. |
| Egg Replacer | Functions as a binder and moisture-retaining ingredient in vegan and egg-free recipes. |
| Salad Gel & Food Films | Used for edible gels and food films in culinary presentations and molecular gastronomy. |
| Parameter | Details |
| Packing | 25 Kg Paper Laminated HDPE Bags with PP Liner, 900 Kg Big Bags. |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from the manufacturing date under recommended storage conditions. |
| Storage | Cold and Dry conditions, Sealed Packaging, at 15° – 28° c, Max 65% RH |
Guar Gum Fast Hydration
Fast hydration guar gum is a specially processed type of guar gum designed to dissolve and hydrate rapidly in water. This property makes it highly sought after in industries that require fast thickening and effective stabilization.
Its quick-acting viscosity and stabilizing capabilities make fast hydration guar gum a key ingredient in numerous industrial applications. It plays an important role in processes like hydraulic fracturing, helping improve efficiency and overall productivity.
Fast hydration guar gum is formulated to dissolve and hydrate rapidly in water, quickly producing a thick, stable, and uniform solution. Its quick hydration capability makes it superior to conventional guar gum.
The quality and purity of fast hydration guar gum play a vital role in its effectiveness across various applications. Premium-grade guar gum is free from impurities and contaminants, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
| Parameter | Value |
| Viscosity (3 Min.) | 40 Cps | 35 Cps | 30 Cps |
| Viscosity (60 Min.) | 45 Cps | 40 Cps | 35 Cps |
| Moisture Content | 8% Max. |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.2 |
| Particle Size (200 Mesh) | 99% Min. Passing |
| Ash Content | 1.5% Max. |
| Acid Insoluble Matter | 1.5% Max. |
| Application | Uses |
| Rapid Hydration | Designed to disperse and hydrate quickly in water, forming a highly viscous and stable solution within a short period. |
| Oil & Gas Industry | Used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluids to control viscosity and carry proppants into rock fractures. Its rapid hydration ensures quick and efficient thickening. |
| Mining Industry | Applied in mining processes for solid-liquid separation, as a flocculant, and as a binder in mineral concentrates. |
| Food Industry | Used in instant puddings, dessert mixes, and other food applications requiring rapid thickening and improved texture. |
| Parameter | Value |
| Packing | Laminated HDPE Bags with PP Liner, 900 Kg Big Bags. |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from the manufacturing date under recommended storage conditions. |
| Storage | Store in cool and dry conditions in sealed packaging at 15°C–28°C with a maximum relative humidity (RH) of 65%. |
Guar Gum Industrial Grade
Guar gum is a natural polymer obtained from the endosperm of guar seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba).
Industrial-grade guar gum serves as an important additive used to improve the performance and consistency of numerous industrial processes. Its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and binding characteristics make it a key ingredient in manufacturing a wide variety of industrial products and formulations.
Premium-grade industrial guar gum is carefully processed to be free from impurities and contaminants, guaranteeing reliable and consistent performance across industrial applications. It meets strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards required in multiple industries.
Guar gum offers a cost-effective alternative to many other thickeners and stabilizers, while also functioning efficiently as a binder, plasticizer, and emulsifier.
| Parameter | Value |
| Viscosity (2 Hrs.) | 3500 – 7500 Cps |
| Viscosity (24 Hrs.) | 3500 – 7500 Cps |
| Moisture Content | 12% Max. |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.2 |
| Particle Size (200 Mesh) | 99% Min. Passing |
| Ash Content | 2% Max. |
| Acid Insoluble Matter | 1.5% Max. |
| Protein | 7% Max. |
| Fibre | 1% Max. |
| Application | Uses |
| Oil & Gas Industry | Used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluids to maintain viscosity, control fluid loss, and suspend proppants for efficient oil and natural gas extraction. |
| Mining Industry | Applied in mining processes for solid-liquid separation as a flocculant and binding agent for mineral concentrates. |
| Textile Industry | Used for sizing and finishing processes to improve yarn and fabric quality, enhance printability, and reduce breakage during weaving. |
| Paper Industry | Improves sheet formation, filler and pigment retention, and enhances the surface quality of finished paper products. |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | Functions as a thickener, emulsifier, and conditioning agent in shampoos, lotions, creams, toothpaste, and other personal care products. |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | Used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet and capsule manufacturing to improve binding and controlled drug release. |
| Explosives Industry | Acts as a binding agent in the production of various explosive materials. |
| Parameter | Value |
| Packing | 25 Kg Paper Laminated HDPE Bags with PP Liner, 900 Kg Big Bags. |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from the manufacturing date under recommended storage conditions. |
| Storage | Store in cool and dry conditions in sealed packaging at 15°C–28°C with a maximum relative humidity (RH) of 65%. |
Guar Split
The obtained splits are then wet-milled into a fine powder, which is subsequently graded based on granulation and quality. The final products are carefully re-blended as per required specifications, then packed and labeled accordingly — a process carried out with precision in the two manufacturing units of Maheshwary Hydrocolloids Advance Pvt. Ltd.
These splits are produced by mechanically removing the outer husk of guar seeds, resulting in about 28–30% refined splits. They serve as a crucial raw material for manufacturing guar gum, and at Maheshwary Hydrocolloids, these splits are further processed to meet global export standards.
The obtained splits are then wet-milled into a fine powder, graded for quality, re-blended, and packed — ensuring consistency and purity that aligns with our role as a trusted exporter of guar-based products.
Maheshwary Hydrocolloids Advance Pvt. Ltd., an India-based manufacturer and exporter, specializes in producing high-quality guar splits through its dedicated manufacturing units – Maheshwary Agri Pure Industries and Maheshwary Agro Industries. Thanks to its versatile natural properties, guar gum is utilized worldwide across industries such as petroleum drilling, textiles, printing, food pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toiletries paper, leather, mining, explosives, and pet food. These sectors use guar gum either in its pure powder form or as a processed derivative.
| Parameter | Value |
| Dehusked Splits | 90% Minimum |
| Degree of Refining | Not Refined |
| Gum Content | 80–85% |
| Protein | 5% Maximum |
| Ash | 1% Maximum |
| Moisture | 10% Maximum |
| Crude Fiber | 1.5% Maximum |
| Parameter | Value |
| Dehusked Splits | 93% Minimum |
| Degree of Refining | Single Refined |
| Gum Content | 80–85% |
| Protein | 5% Maximum |
| Ash | 1% Maximum |
| Moisture | 10% Maximum |
| Crude Fiber | 1.5% Maximum |
| Parameter | Value |
| Dehusked Splits | 95% Minimum |
| Degree of Refining | Double Refined |
| Gum Content | 80–85% |
| Protein | 5% Maximum |
| Ash | 1% Maximum |
| Moisture | 10% Maximum |
| Crude Fiber | 1.5% Maximum |
| Parameter | Value |
| Dehusked Splits | 98% Minimum |
| Degree of Refining | Triple Refined |
| Gum Content | 80–85% |
| Protein | 5% Maximum |
| Ash | 1% Maximum |
| Moisture | 10% Maximum |
| Crude Fiber | 1.5% Maximum |
Textile Printing
Mining
Water treatment
Oil drilling
Tobacco Industry
Explosives and others
| Parameter | Value |
| Packing | Available in 800 kg, 900 kg, and 1000 kg Jumbo HDPE circular woven bags, as well as 25 kg and 50 kg HDPE bags and multi-wall paper bags. Packed with standard measures to ensure product quality and safety during transit and storage. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from the manufacturing date. |
| Storage | Store in a covered finished goods shed in a dry atmosphere. |
Guar Seed
Guar seed is the bean obtained from the Cyamopsis tetragonolobus plant, an annual legume mainly grown in India. It is also consumed as a green vegetable in its immature form.
The seeds are small, oval in shape, and usually green or brown. Each seed has a hard outer shell (husk) that needs to be removed to reach the inner endosperm used for various applications.
Guar seeds are a key raw material in the production of guar gum, which is widely used across industrial and commercial applications. These seeds are a significant agricultural product and contribute greatly to the economies of guar-growing regions.
To produce guar gum, the seeds are first de-hulled to obtain guar splits, which are then milled or ground into a fine powder. Guar gum serves as an important thickening and stabilizing agent, finding applications in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas.
Guar Gum Stabilizer in India
Guar gum is widely used as a stabilizing ingredient in suitable food formulations. As a Guar Gum Stabilizer in India, Maheshwary Hydrocolloids supplies quality guar gum for food processing applications requiring consistency and stability.
Guar Gum for Ice Cream Manufacturer in India
Maheshwary Hydrocolloids is a Guar Gum for Ice Cream Manufacturer in India, supplying suitable food-grade guar gum for ice cream and frozen dessert formulations where thickening and stabilization are required.
Guar Gum Thickener in India
As a Guar Gum Thickener in India, we supply quality guar gum powder for suitable food applications requiring viscosity and texture control, including sauces, dairy products, bakery products and other formulations.
