Altrafine Gums

Vatva, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The fenugreek gum powder is tasteless and odourless. It contains galactomannan which is a polysaccharide made of galactose combined with mannan, high molecular compound of mannose. Galactomannan has the property of viscosity which can convert milk into ice cream, cocoa into chocolate and when dissolved in water it forms gum.

The ratio of galactose to mannose for fenugreek is 1:1 when compared to guar gum and locust bean gum having ratio of 1:2 and 1:4 respectively, it can be found that fenugreek gum powder contains more galactose and so has superior solubility as well as dispersiveness which results to forming of stable colloid for a longer period of time. As Mannan is hydrophobic, it is completely insoluble in water. But, as fenugreek gum powder is the combination of galactose which is hydrophilic and mannan which is hydrophobic, fenugreek gum is surface active. It means

that fenugreek gum powder is an emulsifier which can mix water and oil. Thus, fenugreek gum works as a gum and an emulsifier both which has enabled its use as a stabilizer for food. Compared to other conventional gums like guar gum and locust bean gum, fenugreek gum has superior characteristics and so is used in many industries.

Due to the presence of galactomannan in high proportion as the major component, in fenugreek gum powder, it has the quality of controlling blood sugar and blood lipid. So, it is considered very good for obesity and diabetic patients. Fenugreek gum powder also helps in reducing cholesterol, hypertension and chance of heart attack. Fenugreek gum powder also has the distinctive properties due to which the level of sugar in the blood can be lowered. Due to so many medicinal properties, fenugreek gum powder is used in tablet and capsules. It is also used in weight control formulation and other diet food.

• Galactoxyloglucan polysaccharide (55-65%),
• Lipids (6-10%)
• Proteins (18-20%)
• And a little amount of Fibers, Sugar etc.

The white kernel obtained of tamarind seeds are utilized for producing tamarind kernel powder.

Tamarind kernel is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fibers and oils. Properties of Tamarind Kernel Powder

Tamarind Kernel Powder consists of

• D-mannose and D-galactose
• This Powder is odorless and is creamish white in color
• Moisture Content : 06 to 12 %
• Crude Fibre : 01 to 02 %
• Protein : 10 to 20 %
• Viscosity : 2800 CPS in 3% solution
• Color : light creamy
• pH of 5% slurry : 6.0 to 7.0
• Sieve Value : 100 mesh 100% w/w passing
• Sieve Value : 200 mesh 99% w/w passing
• Sieve Value : 300 mesh 99% w/w passing
• Ash content : 01 to 03 %
• Tamarind Kernel Powder has a high water absorption capacity.
• And high viscosity over a broad range of pH

Tamarind Kernel Powder consists of

• In textile industry as textile thickener and textile sizing
• For sizing in dyeing industry
• In printing industry
• Jute sizing
• Cotton wraps
• Paper & explosive industry
• Soil stabilizer.
• Manufacturing of plywoods
• In the production of wood works
• Mining industry
• Cosmetic industry
• Oil drilling and gas industry
• Manufacturing of paints

Due to its rich content of carbohydrates and protein Tamarind Kernel Powder is also used in producing adhesives

Tamarind Kernel Powder is also used in various food processing industries and applied largely in Ketchups, Ice creams, sauces, sherbet, baked food, pet food, meat product and instant noodles.Tamarind kernel powder for textile industry is used for different types of dyes, fabrics and textile printing applications.