Guar gum is isolated from the endosperm of the guar or gavar bean.
| Guar Gum Powder | |
| Synonyms | Guaran |
| Categories | Biochemicals & reagents, Carbohydrates A to Z |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | Almost white to pale yellowish |
| Acidity or alkalinity | 0.5% w/v solution is neutral to litmus paper |
| Loss on drying | Max 13% |
| Ash | Max 1% |
| Tannin & Starch | Passes test |