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Gums

3.Guar Gum
Guaran

It is a gum obtained by grinding endosperm of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus
Leguminoseae seed.

• In the form of whitish powder forms gel with water even in very low conc.

Constituents:
• Water sol. Galactomannan polysaccharide on hydrolysis yield galactose +
mannose.
• Protein, saponin.

Uses:

• Tablet binder, suspending agent.
• Managing blood glucose.
• Bulk laxative
• Decrease blood cholesterol level
• Promotes weight loss. causing a sense of fullness

Adverse reactions:
• Flatulence.
• Esophageal obstruction.

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