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About Ajit Patel

CEO, Altrafine Gums With over Four decades of expertise in the natural gums and hydrocolloids industry, Ajit Patel leads Altrafine Gums, a globally recognized manufacturer and exporter of Guar Gum Powder, Cassia Tora Powder (Cassia Gum Powder) and other Hydrocolloids. Under his visionary leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability across the food, feed, pet feed, pharmaceutical, mining, oil drilling and cosmetic sectors. Altrafine Gums has been serving global industries for decades with a focus on sustainable sourcing, research-driven production, and stringent quality control. Its wide product portfolio includes Guar Gum Powder, Cassia Tora Powder (Cassia Gum Powder) and other plant-based hydrocolloids that serve as key functional ingredients in diverse applications. Ajit Patel’s commitment to excellence ensures that every product from Altrafine meets international standards of performance and purity. He is passionate about advancing the global reach of Indian hydrocolloids, fostering customer trust, and promoting eco-friendly, science-backed solutions that enhance product formulation and performance worldwide.
Biological Ingredients of Fenugreek Gum Powder Favoring Extensive Applicability
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Biological Ingredients comprised in Fenugreek Gum Powder

Biological Ingredients comprised in Fenugreek Gum Powder

Fenugreek is one of the important plant seeds that have been in usage since ancient times. It was preferred for medicinal applications and food preparations at large. The influence of seed processing and subsequent extraction of galactomannan for industrial purposes have increased the importance of this product in many parts of the world and further lead to increased demand for the same. Biological ingredients present in this type of plant seeds contributes a lot for its popularity. In addition, these seeds after processing appears to contain excellent composition of biological factors such as,

  • 85% of carbohydrates
  • 15% of protein
  • 0.4 % of lipids and
  • 6.5% of soluble galactomannan

The percentage of these ingredients appears to vary before and after endosperm processing. The variation shown above provides excellent water dispensability property with faint smell which is difficult to find in seed form as they are odorless.

Original Characteristics of Unprocessed Seeds

Original Characteristics of Unprocessed Seeds

Fenugreek seeds were found to contain the following components when the seeds are in full form. The components include 3-5% of acid Insoluble Matter, 2-3% of water insoluble matter, 8-10 % of moisture and 3-5 % of protein and the viscosity remains 1.0%. The galactose to mannose ratio of trigonella foenum-graecum is 1:1 and it is comparatively different than that of guar gum powder and locus bean powder. The ratio shows the actual solubility. However, these properties vary after extraction of processed endosperm into dust form.

Applicability Range

Applicability Range

Apart from general usages of kernel in full form, the dust form of product has special role to play for industrial usages. Fenugreek gum powder shows different characteristics in its purest form. For example,

  • Highly purified fine particles stays free from protein or contains less than 1%.  In this condition it is works as a good emulsifier.
  • The galactose-mannan ration remains a backbone in purified form and transforms into hydrophobic with galactose layer and shows high emulsion property.
  • At this stage when the gum is combined with moisture bearing capacity it becomes an important ingredient in cosmetic product preparation.
  • The galactomannan works as a good dietary fiber and becomes a promoting factor for prebiotic colon bacteria that helps in reducing blood sugar level, cholesterol, lipids, etc
  • Commercially prepared gum extract remains easily dispersed in water and develop increased viscosity.
  • Its naturally present medicinal properties make it a good supplementary for weight control and diabetic management.

Significance of Purification

Significance of Purification - Biological Ingredients of Fenugreek Gum Powder

The variations which can be observed in processed and purified form stay the key factor in choosing its applicability. Apart from the above discussed prominent usages in cosmetic and food industry, this product has been applied in several other industries as well. Altrafine Gums provides reliable quality of fenugreek gum powder in view of supporting different manufacturing process and medical usage.

Conclusion

Fenugreek seeds are processed to extract their endosperm and transform into dust form. This product shows variations in biological component ratio before and after it is processed. However, in both stages it applicability remains good and useful for industrial as well as medical usage.

Factors that Increases Guar Seed Production in Indian States
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India in the role of Cultivation

India in the role of Cultivation

India is one of the nations that have wide scope for cultivating guar plants. There are many reasons favoring agriculture of these plants and suitability of climate and soil remain important among them.  When it comes to increased growing, we can obviously find farming of goma guar plants in many Indian states. Rajasthan, Uttarpradesh, Haryana Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab are some of the important states that shows greatest contribution in crop growing. The business year 2014-2015 show considerable increase in seed production. However, little fluctuations have also been noted in states like Rajasthan due to unpredictable climatic impact.

Factors that Increases Guar Seed Production in Indian States

India is one of the nations that have wide scope for cultivating guar plants. There are many reasons favoring agriculture of these plants and suitability of climate and soil remain important among them.  When it comes to increased growing, we can obviously find farming of goma guar plants in many Indian states. Rajasthan, Uttarpradesh, Haryana Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab are some of the important states that shows greatest contribution in crop growing. The business year 2014-2015 show considerable increase in seed production. However, little fluctuations have also been noted in states like Rajasthan due to unpredictable climatic impact.

Focusing on Seed Production Irrespective of Unpredictable Climate

Focusing on Seed Production Irrespective of Unpredictable Climate

Guar plant is preferred for their seeds; the seeds are processed to extract their endosperm which is then purified in powder form for industrial applications. This is universal information, yet the point of processing can be depended only on the quantity, quality and ease of import and export. Today Indian nation leads the role in cultivation and supply highest percentage of seeds to different countries across the world.

Seed Production Irrespective of Unpredictable Climate

However, there are certain strong factors which influence the production on increasing and decreasing perspectives they are,

  • Inadequate rainfall had been generating poor impact on crop nurturing in states like Rajasthan.

impact on crop nurturing in states like Rajasthan

  • There has been considerable crop shift shown by farmers in places like Bajra, Jodhpur and Rajasmand in Rajasthan where they have opted to cotton instead.

Yet there are other strong factors which still exist for farmers to reliably expect more on this crop.

Reasons Encouraging Farmers to Opt for Guar Cultivation

Reasons Encouraging Farmers to Opt for Guar Cultivation

  • One of the significant factors that encourage agricultural community to go behind this crop is the comparatively less expense and high returns yielded by this reap.
  • When it comes to labor involved it takes minimum effort to do the overall process than other types of harvest.
  • There is overall good demand from worldwide industries as the applications appear to be favorable in several ways.
  • In some places even empty farming lands were utilized for growing as rainfall appears to have been better in such areas.

Impact of Yield and Business Demand over Production

Impact of Yield and Business Demand over Production

The CCS National Institute of Agriculture Marketing, Jaipur performed an analysis on the Performance of Guar Crop in India during April 2014. The report says that due to the impact of uncertain weather in some place there is considerable decrease in area of budding though plantation aspects stay in favor of farmers. Since, guar growth depend largely on reliable forecast, the uncertainty or climatic changes, over rainfall, are some of the reasons that have lead farmers to minimize areas of growing crop. On the other hand, the increasing demand from industries has created the need for farmers to choose varieties which can yield more productivity in limited area. The study also insists on adopting new technology for breeding more percentage in the available area to cope up with the market demand.

Conclusion

Indian stands one of the leading nations that contribute with majority share of guar seed rising to world nations. Though the climatic uncertainties have some strong influence in minimizing the area of growing this cluster been plant, yet farmers can adopt newer techniques to increase production by using different varieties which can yield more.

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Chemical Properties of Guar Gum that supports Biological Applications
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Commercial Guar Gum and its Chemical Properties

Commercial Guar Gum and its Chemical Properties

The gum extracted from the seeds of guar plant is chosen for multiple industrial applications as it contains wide range of properties which remains supportive in many industrial applications. The endosperm gum powder is purified under different methods before it is accepted for industrial usage. It is decided upon the reactivity shown by its endosperm when blended with different substances and components at the time of extraction and purification.  However, when it comes to commercial use, the seeds are sent for varieties of purification methods in which the natural properties takes a different turn through showing less ration of protein and polysaccharides contaminations. In some cases the chemical properties changes when processed under cross linking methods. The by-product obtained after every form of cross linking is chosen for industrial applications based on molecular weight and properties.

Some Prominent Ranges of Biological Applications 

Some Prominent Ranges of Biological Applications

Biological applications are the ones that remain favorable for consumer usage. These may be in the form of internal as well as external application that does not cause harm to the user. In purified form this seed powder shows reduced protein content which is the prominent aspect considered for biological applications including,

  • Food processing,
  • Cosmetic manufacturing,
  • Pharmaceutical products such as drugs, ointments, etc,
  • Therapeutic products, etc

As already discussed every kind of purification or processing is carried on based on its usage. As far as guar gum for biological applications is concerned, the endosperm that is processed through purification with substances which reduces protection fraction and helps to obtain pure form of biopolymer. This is then applied for the above range of usages.

Chemical Reactions that support for obtaining Biological Aspect of Guar Endosperm Powder

Chemical Reactions that support for obtaining Biological Aspect of Guar Endosperm Powder

The seeds are processed for purification through different techniques and some are done by using chemicals. For example, purifying using Fehling Solution brings out excellent form of gum product that suits biological conditions. In addition, research specialists try out different methods by targeting over either functional or physio-chemical aspects of purified gum extract. Removing the impurities by using saturated barium hydroxide helps to obtain the above results whereas, Fehling solution helps to get much better and pure gum along with functional aspects including,

  • Thermal stability,
  • Rheological Parameters and
  • Presence of low protein content.

This type of processing method is cost effective when compared to the traditional methods.

Changes Shown by Natural Polymer during Hydrogel Formation

Changes Shown by Natural Polymer during Hydrogel Formation

Guar gum is a natural polymer and this natural resource is extracted to form into hydrogel. This product is them applied for its maximum water absorption even at basic pH values. However, natural polymers have to be processed under different methods to get rid of the several impurities. Once the impurities are removed, it would be beneficial to obtain the functional properties. The purification process may bring in changes in its chemical properties, especially in a complex biopolymer like guar gum. However, the presence of natural endosperm from plant seeds have been realized greatly for wide-ranging industrial applications such as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, dietary fibers, binders, etc

Conclusion

Guar gum is a natural polymer; therefore it contains several types of impurities. Hence, before transforming into gum powder, the extracted product is processed under different methods to obtain a suitable by-product that fits for particular industrial usage and the seed extract is also processed using chemicals to make it eligible for biological usage.

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Scientific Analysis of Viscosity Parameter of Guar Gum powder
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Factors Causing Thickness Factors Causing Thickness

The rapid hydration property of guar gum when dissolved in cold water is the key factor that provided excellent thickening ability. The molecules of galactose and water interact and result in inter-molecular chain. This kind of reaction takes place when the particles are dissolved in aqueous solution therein transform the whole solution to become bulky. If the concentration of endosperm gum increases, the formation of inter-molecular chain also gets enhanced leading to higher rate of viscosity.

More viscosity in low Concentration

More viscosity in low Concentration

The natural polymer present in guar gum allows it to produce highly viscous diffusion however, this happens only when the polymer is added with suitable solvent. The presence of β(1-4) D-mannose and varying amounts of α(1,6) D-galactose side chains remain the strong feature that shows economic stabilizing and thickening property. The mannose to galactose ratio in appropriate proportion makes it easily soluble in water and to become a highly viscous product. Several research analyses have also been made to prove the comparatively higher thickening property of this powder with that of other seed gums.

Scientific Factors influencing Viscosity Parameter

Apart from research studies over mannose to galactose ratio, other factors have also been scientifically proved to highlight the disolving properties of endosperm powder. They are,

  • Concentration of galactomannan in the powder,
  • Concentration of molecular weight of endosperm particles,
  • pH level,
  • Temperature and environmental factors,
  • Co solutes,
  • Particle size, etc

Hydration Kinetics that supports for Scientific Research

Hydration Kinetics that supports for Scientific Research

Scientific research have been conducted to prove the viscous properties of guar gum were found to show the following results,

  • Application of high temperature viscosity measurement to obtain thermal degradation of guar seed endosperm powder proved to have shown degradation at high concentration. In addition, the reversible time based thickening also changes in its property.
  • When applied in lowest concentration, the change in reversible time appears to be absent.
  • The heat and flow of this product also appears to degrade in its property when tested for molecular weight and gel permeation.
  • Minimum 2 hours observation is required to see maximum thickness formed of dissolving and there is a strong link between the size of particles present in the powder and the rate of hydration.
  • Guar endosperm with low molecular weight also appears to show increase in polydispersity at heat degrading condition.
  • When combined with cellulosic and hydrated minerals, it exhibits excellent bonding. A proportionate change takes place if the concentration is increased.
  • Solutions prepared by using gum powder at high temperature this endosperm powder reaches excellent rate of bulkiness. However, at the final stage dissolution done with cold water shows stable results than those that is done at high temperature.
  • The desirable temperature to obtain increased thickness rate is from 25-40 degree C.

Conclusion

Guar gum is known for its excellent viscous property. It provides excellent results of thickening when hydrated at cold water. Though hydrated at high temperature also provided fast results, cold water dispersion shows stable results.

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Pharmaceutical Profile of Guar Gum Powder
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General Medicinal Usages of Guar Seed Particles

General Medicinal Usages of Guar Seed Particles

Plant seeds were paid less attention usually, but, seeds appear to have equal properties which can be applied for different applications. Our ancestors were able to trace the truth that plant seeds give out wonderful results in many processes. Guar plant is one among them, where nuts have been found to bear large significance in several industries. When it comes to medicinal properties, this plant remains a good resource to treat prominent health issues.

Processing Seeds for Pharmaceutical Purpose

Processing Seeds for Pharmaceutical Purpose

Processing of guar seeds differs when they are applied for medicated purposes. It includes the following methods,

  • Endosperm is extracted first.
  • The endosperm is them soaked in water or sulphuric acid to make it flexible for shedding the seed hull.
  • The soaked nuts are then ground to completely remove the hull and the final product is applied for medicinal applications.
  • In addition, the grinding process stays in accordance with the requirement of particle size.
  • The particle size of endosperm was also applied to study the kinetics of guar gum. The Hydration kinetic study had been one of the primary sources that showed the gel strength of this product even when applied in minimal quantity.
  • Researches and tests performed over hydration methods helped to understand the fact that this seed gum has increased absorption capacity over oil-water as well as air-water interface.
  • The results helped the drug industries to apply the endosperm to obtain oral controlled drug delivery system. Therein, it was found to show potential hydrophilic carrier properties that further seed gum of guar plant protects drug during transit from mouth to colon.

Variations in Manufacturing Methods

Apart from soaking or grinding seeds, there are other manufacturing techniques including

Partially hydrolyzed through enzymatic process in which the chemical structure remains the same but with minimal molecular strength. The product obtained through this manufacturing process is applied for its foam forming, swelling and stabilizing properties. For example, the viscosity of this gum powder obtained through hydration process is about 10mPa in 5% of aqueous solution and it remains stable when applied at minimal pH. It is for this same principle, seed endosperm guar gum powder is highly recommended as a dietary fiber, as a nutritional agent and above all as a integrated food ingredient.

Application as a Tablet Binder

Application as a Tablet Binder

Drugs become difficult to swallow due especially when it is concerned with size and capsule formation with insoluble body. The natural properties inherent in the seeds of guar are the key factor that encouraged several research professionals to work out the same on easy transit of pills from mouth to colon.

How Drug Industry Benefits from Medicinal profile

Drug industries prefer this by-product to be integrated for its suspending, stabilizing, thickening and controlled release properties. When it comes to molecular ratio, it shows excellent therapeutic usages, such as,

  • Hypoglycemic,
  • Antimicrobial,
  • Appetite Suppressant,
  • Laxative,
  • Hypolipidemic, etc

Conclusion

Apart from textile, food, oil and petrochemical industries, guar gum powder bears significant aspects when the same is processed under different methods. It has inherent medical usage for which pharmaceutical industry finds equal range of usability like that of other industries.

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Medicinal Properties and Applications of Cassia Tora Gum Powder
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A Popular Plant from Leguminosae Family

A Popular Plant from Leguminosae Family

Cassia tora belongs to the leguminosae family and it grows in tropical regions. The specialty of this plant is that different parts of this plant were applied for different applications and it is for this reason that this plant remained one of the popular plants since old times. Today the seeds of this plant are processed to extract the gum powder which is then applied for variety of industrial applications. The applications are based on the properties that favor production. Though Cassia tora gum powder had been applied in multiple production sectors it has a special role in the preparation of medicines.

How Medicinal values of Cassia tora was Identified?

Medicinal values of Cassia tora was Identified

There are many sources to prove the medicinal aspects of this plant and when we go back to many years we can find how people recognized the medicinal value of cassia plant especially in treating skin ailments. The leaves, seed and even root of this plant is found to contain medicinal value through which it helps to cure many skin problems. It was indeed a traditional medicine and mainly preferred as a laxative for drugs and ointments prepared for skin problems and in the preparation of other medications as well.

Cassia Tora in Skin Treatment

Cassia Tora in Skin Treatment

It was the time when there was no media or technically advanced treatments or medications were available. People had to depend on traditional way of curing and in most of the cases it worked out. Our ancestors identified numerous plants, herbs and shrubs based on their medicinal property and used them in treating many diseases. Cassia tora is one among them that was found to be supporting in curing skin problems like ringworm, leprosy, skin infections, etc. Apart from that it is also used for treating liver disorder.

Cassia Tora Seeds in Chinese Medicine

Cassia Tora Seeds in Chinese Medicine

Cassia tora seeds were used in the preparation of antiasthamtic medications, aperients, etc in China and Chinese also believed that the seed extracts also helps to improve visual activity.

Cassia Tora as Anti-Diabetic and Other Medicinal Resources

Cassia Tora as Anti-Diabetic and Other Medicinal Resources

These seeds of this plant show hypoglycemic activity and this have been proved in several scientific researches done of diabetic rats. Nam and Choi (2008) observed cassia tora L seed butonal fraction on postprandial glucose control. It also helps in proper functioning of pancreas for insulin secretion. In the same way the above diagram represents the multiple properties present in cassia tora for which it is treated as a very powerful ingredient in pharmaceutical industry.

Properties of Cassia Gum Powder that is preferred for Medicinal Usage

Properties of Cassia Gum Powder that is preferred for Medicinal Usage

  • The gum powder that is obtained from seeds of cassia tora is called as “panwar gum” in ayurvedic and this gum powder is used for its emulsifying property.
  • It is for this reason the gum powder is used for curing skin ailments and which is added in the preparation of different forms of skin medications like cream, lotion, etc.
  • The seeds also found to show antihelmintic activity for diseases like pheretima posthuma and ascaridia galli due to the presence of flavonoids both the extract exhibit antihelmintic activity when combined in highest concentration.

The popularity of these plant seeds has necessitated requirements in pharmaceutical industry. However, when it comes to buying, it should be from a certified manufacturer and supplier and Altrafine remains the best destination.

Conclusion

Among the plant seed gum powder Cassia tora gum powder is found to show excellent medicinal properties and applied for treating skin and liver problems.

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Significance of Cassia Tora Meal in Cattle Feed Industry
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Nutritional Needs required for Cattle

Significance of Cassia Tora Meal in Cattle Feed Industry

Generally cattle requires specific kind of nutritional needs including protein, vitamins, minerals and energy foods so that they can be grown with good health and maintained properly. Therefore diet of cattle should be a mixture of the above nutritional factors in addition to finding low fiber and high energy resources. These resources are chosen and added as ingredients. If the data on feeding cattle based on the percentage of vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber content, etc can be maintained, it would be easier to check the growth and suitability of feed for the cattle.

Cattle Feed Preparation-Ingredients Used

Cattle Feed Preparation-Ingredients Used

Preparation of cattle feed is done by the farmers themselves in most of the places. The mix the ingredients proportionately to obtain the right quantity of texture they require. Animal feed is also prepared on the basis of the possibility of consumption by animals. When it comes to ingredients sunflower meal, groundnut oilcake, gingelly oilcake, cotton seed cake needs. Cake are some of the conventional things which are added in different amounts in the preparation of cattle feed. Each ingredient provides specific property to the animal feed and the in recent days alternative plant seed resources like cassia tora meal for animal feed has also been considered for better viscosity and productivity in animal feed production.

How and why Cassia Tora Meal is Preferred for Animal Feed Preparation?

Cassia Tora Meal Preferred for Animal Feed Preparation

The seeds of cassia tora are processed to remove the husk and germ from it. The removed husk and germ is called as cassia tora meal. This process is applied while splitting cassia gum and it contains about 30% of protein and 10% fiber content. It is for low fiber and high protein content cassia meal is chosen as an effective and nutritious ingredient in the preparation of cattle feed. Above all, there are other reasons that favors cassia meal in the place of traditional protein components used for cattle feed such as,

  • Cassia tora meal also contains comparatively considerable quantity of carbohydrates.
  • It is naturally obtained and there is no chemical required for processing or preparing cassia meal. Therefore it is safe for animals.
  • It can produce highly nutritious cattle feed product when combined with other conventional ingredients.
  • The fiber content is relatively less and this favors cattle to obtain more energy and stay healthy.
  • The seeds of cassia tora are processed at high temperature which helps to improve in nutritional value and this is one of the main reasons for including this as an ingredient not only in cattle feed but also in other forms of animal feeds.

Bulk Cattle Feed Preparation

Altrafine is a leading manufacturer and supplier of prominent seed extracts like Guar gum powder, cassia tora gum powder, sesbania gum powder, cassia meal, etc. Our products are processed as per FDA norms and supplied in different grades matching the industrial requirements. We supply 100% organic cassia meal for preparing bulk cattle feed products at a competitive price. Our consistent relationship directly with farmers helps us to bring the best quality of seeds to our factory for processing.

Conclusion

Cattle requires less fiber and protein rich diet to stay in healthy and active condition and Cassia tora meal is rich in protein and contains comparatively low fiber content which makes it applicable for preparing safe and healthy cattle feed.

Sesbania Gum Powder in Oil Drilling Application
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Molecular Nature of Sesbania

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The gum extracted from the sesbania seeds contains natural polysaccharides and the chemical construction appears similar to that of guar gum. However, gum of sesbania is insoluble in organic solvents but soluble in water. The polymer of this gum has been tested in various means to completely know its properties and it was proved to show improved performance in terms of viscosity.

Consideration of Sesbania for Fluid Drill

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Drilling fluid is a combination of water, clay or mud and weighing element. The weighing materials are those that are balanced in drilling fluid to enhance the density or viscosity which in turn supports in heaving shales. The role of sesbania begins here as it is applied as one of the powerful components in the preparation of weighing material along with bentonite and water. In some cases drilling mud preparation require components with alkaline properties to make it more efficient for drilling in oil wells especially and here too sesbania works compatible when combined with alkaline. The liquid phase has to be more viscous so that it can be easily sent to the filter cake and this can be done only using high molecular weight polymers like sesbania gum.

How Sesbania Gum Powder works for Oil Drill?

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Sesbania gum powder has been tested to understand its potentiality when applied as a drilling fluid. It has been mainly preferred for drill applications due to higher range of viscosity than guar gum powder. Several researches were conducted to obtain the facts about efficiently making use of gum from sesbania as a drilling fluid in oil drilling with mud compositions. The reasons which initiated researchers to choose this alternative in the place of guar gum include,

  • This gum powder showed better results in terms of viscous property.
  • Gel strength is comparatively lower than guar gum which appears to be the strongest factors that encourage research people to test this product as an important ingredient for making drilling fluid.
  • It was also found through tests that this gum powder do not exhibit degradation even at 85 degree C. This property helps for in depth drilling requirements and subsequent application as drilling mud worldwide.

Drilling Fluid Global Market

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Oil well sector has a good demand for drilling ingredients and Altrafine supports industrial requirements in terms of supplying bulk quantity of industrial grade seed gum extract of sesbania. Our main product is processing and supplying guar gum and different types of extracted materials from different plant seeds. We have a big team of research professionals who perform the testing procedure with the help of our technically well equipped laboratory while processing with seed extracts. In the present scenario of global market we are strong enough to produce higher quantity to support large scale production requirements. We supply our products to worldwide consumers which include U.S, Europe, etc.

Conclusion

The chemical structure of sesbania gum powder makes it a compatible ingredient for oil field drilling. Its viscosity has been tested in comparison with guar gum and found to show better results when added as a drilling fluid ingredient.

The Five Different Forms of Carrageenan and its Significance in Industrial Applications
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The Polysaccharide Family polysaccharide-family

Carrageenan is obtained from red seaweeds which were widely used in Europe and Far East as an important food ingredient. These are also called edible seaweeds which are also preferred for its viscous property and presence of naturally occurring polysaccharides and carrageenan is one among the different types of polysaccharides.

Different Types of Carrageenan Understood from Chemical Structure

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Carrageenans are of different forms and they can be identified in terms of the chemical structure they have. The chemical structure on the other hand is exhibited in the form of its properties or behavior such as thickener or reversible gelling agent, etc. The carrageenans differ in texture as well ranging from soft form to elastic or brittle in texture. When it comes to applications these polysaccharides produces different reactions synergistically with popular plant seed gums like locust bean gum, etc. Similarly, it is differentiated into different forms for commercial applications. The extraction method also differs while obtaining in various types.

Types of Carrageenan applied for Commercial Purpose

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Iota and Pharmaceutical Industry-It is a kind of carrageenan that readily forms into strong gel when combined with calcium salts. This gel form is soluble in water and stays elastic in texture. It contains 28 to 30% of ester sulfate content and basically available from sea weed variety called E.spinosum. It is applied in pharmaceutical industry as an alternative to neuraminidase inhibitor in the preparation of nasal spray for influenza or early symptoms of cold.

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Kappa  in Dairy Products-It is the most common form of carrageenan that is also preferred as food grade. It produces strong gel when combined with potassium salts and forms into brittle gel when mixed with locust bean. This contains 25 to 30% of ester sulfate content. It is widely used as a stabilizing agent in dairy products. When it comes to interaction kappa carrageenan form of carrageenan can interact with locust bean and the reactive product is applied for stabilizing milk products.

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Lambda For Creamy Sensation-Lambda differs widely from that of the above two popular forms and it is applied for obtain high viscous property in product and it is soluble in cold water where as the above two forms are soluble in hot water. It is applied to obtain creamy feel in dairy products.

Furcellaran

Furcellaran-It is classified into extreme kappa type however, has limited polysaccharides and can be identified only with the help of analyzing the chemical structure with that of others. However, not many industries prefer this form.

Refined and Semi-Refined Carrageenans – Apart from the above commercial grades, carrageenans are also classified into refined and semi-refined forms. The refined ones are obtained from complete filtration process. It obtains gelatinous nature and the filter technology is employed to extract the exact portion of carrageenan. In case of semi-refined form, Eucheuma Cottonii is the type of sea weed from which semi-refined form is obtained. However, it is preferred for large scale production of pet food formulas.

Conclusion

Carrageenan is obtained from processed sea weeds and it is available in different forms with different significance in industrial applications. They differ in chemical structure and properties.

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Agricultural and Processing Scenario in Indian Guar Gum Business
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Indian Guar Gum Business-A Global Focus

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The origin of Guar in India can be easily traced back to several years however; this plant was considered mostly for its vegetation for the bean was used as one of the nutritious vegetable varieties. As technology helped people to explore into the usability of plant seeds, Guar bean seeds were targeted by several research people for the tremendous properties it exhibited for industrial applications. The research result was the main factor that lead Indian agricultural scenario to focus specially on cultivating guar plant in India as the climate and soil was found to be apt to obtain successful results. Today, India contributes about 80% of guar production in the world. It has been estimated that India has crossed nearly 2.7 million metric tons during the years 2013 to 2014, say reports.

Strong Roots of Guar Plant Existence in India

There are strong evidences to understand the existence of guar plant in India since the consequences of World War II where there developed considerable scarcity of locust bean. Locust bean seeds were processed and the gum extract from locust bean had been a great source of additive in textile and paper industries in many parts of the world. It was guar gum powder which was then replaced to fulfill the scarcity of locust bean gum as guar gum was found to remain an extraordinary substitute with comparatively more percentage of viscous, thickenings, stabilizing and emulsifying properties. The commercial face of guar gum with global market can be traced back to 1953 since then India has been playing a crucial role in cultivating, processing and exporting seeds and gum extract of guar bean.

Reasons Favoring Agricultural Sector in India to Grow Guar Plant over Commercial Grounds

  • Guar plant grows in regions with moderate rainfall and temperature and it is a semi arid region like Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, etc.
  • It is drought tolerant which is one of the favorable reasons suiting Indian regions mentioned about to grow guar successfully.
  • Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh also appears to share considerable amount of cultivation among the overall.

Serious Consideration of Guar Gum Business

The table given below indicates production profile of Guar plant and subsequent growth helps to understand the strong role played in Indian agricultural and processing industries.

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Processing Facilities Available in India

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Apart from guar cultivation, Indian industries also play a remarkable role in processing the seeds to obtain gum powder from guar seeds. There is excellent competence in Indian commerce when it comes to plant seed extracts like guar gum powder. Altrafine is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of guar bean gum powder and other types of plant seed gum powder in India. We have the latest technical and research facilities to obtain standard and internationally approved genuine guar gum and supply to several parts of India. We have a big list of consumers from abroad for our processed products. One of the strongest reasons for our global popularity is that we directly obtain the raw materials for processing from farmers and hence we are stubborn about quality assurance.

Conclusion

Guar plant is drought tolerant and can grow in moderate rainfall. Many parts of India are filled with similar kind of climate where guar plants are cultivated sharing maximum percentage among the global production. When it comes to processing Indian companies stays in the lead position as they directly obtain guar bean from farmers these are the reasons which agricultural scenario of India contribute for popularity of Indian market.

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