{"id":7134,"date":"2026-06-11T15:50:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/?p=7134"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:55:40","slug":"how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Between Guar Gum and Cassia Gum for Your Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#ai-summary\" title=\"AI Summary\">AI Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#two-galactomannans-two-different-jobs\" title=\"Two Galactomannans, Two Different Jobs\">Two Galactomannans, Two Different Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#understanding-the-core-properties-of-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum\" title=\"Understanding the Core Properties of Guar Gum and Cassia Gum\">Understanding the Core Properties of Guar Gum and Cassia Gum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#when-guar-gum-powder-is-the-better-choice-for-thickening\" title=\"When Guar Gum Powder Is the Better Choice for Thickening\">When Guar Gum Powder Is the Better Choice for Thickening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#when-cassia-gum-powder-performs-best-for-gelling\" title=\"When Cassia Gum Powder Performs Best for Gelling\">When Cassia Gum Powder Performs Best for Gelling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#comparing-solubility-viscosity-and-hydrocolloid-synergy\" title=\"Comparing Solubility, Viscosity and Hydrocolloid Synergy\">Comparing Solubility, Viscosity and Hydrocolloid Synergy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#cost-dosage-and-regulatory-considerations\" title=\"Cost, Dosage and Regulatory Considerations\">Cost, Dosage and Regulatory Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#a-practical-decision-guide-for-selecting-the-right-gum\" title=\"A Practical Decision Guide for Selecting the Right Gum\">A Practical Decision Guide for Selecting the Right Gum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#about-altrafine-gums\" title=\"About Altrafine Gums\">About Altrafine Gums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-between-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum-for-your-application\/#faqs-on-guar-gum-cassia-gum\" title=\"FAQs on Guar Gum &amp; Cassia Gum\">FAQs on Guar Gum &amp; Cassia Gum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ai-summary\"><\/span><strong>AI Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is a practical decision guide for choosing between <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/guar-gum-powder\">guar gum powder<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/uses-of-cassia-gum-powder-as-a-food-additive\/\">cassia gum powder<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. It outlines the core properties of each galactomannan, explains when guar gum\u2019s thickening power wins and when cassia gum\u2019s gelling strength performs best, and compares solubility, synergy, cost and dosage. The guide helps formulators and buyers match the right gum to the right product, with cassia gum considered in its pet food, feed and food roles as a gelling and thickening agent. The role of a reliable <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/\">guar gum and cassia gum manufacturer<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is also explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\" style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Read Our Article\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/cassia-gum-vs-guar-gum-which-hydrocolloid-is-better-for-pet-food-gels\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        Cassia Gum vs Guar Gum: Which Hydrocolloid Is Better for Pet Food Gels?\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"two-galactomannans-two-different-jobs\"><\/span><strong>Two Galactomannans, Two Different Jobs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/what-is-guar-gum-exploring-its-properties-uses-and-global-importance\/\">Guar gum<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/cassia-gum-characteristics-applications-and-market-forecast\/\">cassia gum<\/a><\/span><\/strong> are both natural galactomannans, and both are widely used as thickening and gelling agents. Because they sound similar, they are often treated as interchangeable, but in practice they solve different formulation problems. Choosing correctly between guar gum powder and cassia gum powder can improve texture, cut cost and simplify a recipe. This guide makes that choice straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\" style=\"width: fit-content;\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-start align-items-sm-center justify-content-between gap-3\" style=\"background:#21425e; border-radius:16px; padding:15px; width: fit-content;\">\n<div style=\"color:#ffffff; font-size:25px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.3;\">\n   Quick Response Guaranteed\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:info@altrafine.com\" style=\"display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; align-self: center; background:#119789; color:#ffffff; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; white-space:nowrap; min-width:170px; flex-shrink:0; gap:8px;\" rel=\"noopener\"> \n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/get-a-quote.png\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" alt=\"Email\" style=\"display:block;\">\n  <span> Email Us Now! <\/span> \n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding-the-core-properties-of-guar-gum-and-cassia-gum\"><\/span><strong>Understanding the Core Properties of Guar Gum and Cassia Gum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guar gum powder is a cold water soluble galactomannan with a low mannose to galactose ratio, which makes it disperse and thicken readily without heat. Cassia gum powder has a higher mannose to galactose ratio, which limits its solubility in cold water but gives it strong gelling potential, particularly in synergy with other hydrocolloids. This single structural difference drives most of their contrasting behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-guar-gum-powder-is-the-better-choice-for-thickening\"><\/span><strong>When Guar Gum Powder Is the Better Choice for Thickening<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the goal is rapid, powerful thickening in a cold system, guar gum powder is usually the answer. It hydrates quickly and builds high viscosity at very low usage levels. This makes it ideal for sauces, dressings, beverages, gravies and any product that needs body and cling without a firm set. Its cold water performance is a decisive practical advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\" style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Our Other Product\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/cassia-tora-splits\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        Cassia Tora Splits\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Guar-Gum-Rapid-Cold-Thickening-Power.jpg\" alt=\"Cassia Gum for Better Texture and Binding in Grain-Free Pet Foods\" width=\"100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-cassia-gum-powder-performs-best-for-gelling\"><\/span><strong>When Cassia Gum Powder Performs Best for Gelling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a product needs a firm, heat stable gel rather than simple thickness, cassia gum powder comes into its own, especially when combined with carrageenan or locust bean gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In pet food, feed and food applications, this synergy produces strong, elastic gels suited to set textures. Cassia gum is the choice when structure and gel strength matter most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparing-solubility-viscosity-and-hydrocolloid-synergy\"><\/span><strong>Comparing Solubility, Viscosity and Hydrocolloid Synergy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guar gum dissolves fully in cold water and delivers immediate viscosity, while cassia gum generally needs heat to develop its full functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On synergy, cassia gum interacts strongly with carrageenan to form firm gels, whereas guar gum works well alongside xanthan to boost viscosity and stability. Knowing these interactions helps formulators design more efficient systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3u3l75gC4lQ?si=89iAiHlPAn_J3zu-\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cost-dosage-and-regulatory-considerations\"><\/span><strong>Cost, Dosage and Regulatory Considerations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both gums are economical and used at low inclusion rates, so cost differences usually come down to the function required and the synergy blend chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both also carry recognised food additive status, guar gum as E412 and cassia gum as E427, giving formulators clear regulatory footing for food, feed and pet food applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\" style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Read Our Article\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/fast-hydration-guar-gum-powder-for-oil-gas-drilling\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        What to Look for When Sourcing Fast Hydration Guar Gum Powder for Oil and Gas Drilling\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-practical-decision-guide-for-selecting-the-right-gum\"><\/span>A Practical Decision Guide for Selecting the Right Gum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule of thumb is simple. Choose guar gum powder for cold thickening, body and viscosity. Choose cassia gum powder for firm, heat stable gels and structured textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a product needs both thickness and structure, a blend of the two, often with a third synergistic hydrocolloid, delivers the best balance of performance and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\" style=\"width: fit-content;\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-start align-items-sm-center justify-content-between gap-3\" \nstyle=\"background:#21425e; border-radius:16px; padding:15px; width: fit-content;\">\n<div style=\"color:#ffffff; font-size:25px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.3;\">\n    Speak with an Expert\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+919825714702\" style=\"display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; align-self: center; background:#119789; color:#ffffff; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; white-space:nowrap; min-width:170px; flex-shrink:0; gap:8px;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/call-img.png\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" alt=\"call\" style=\"display:block;\"> \n  <span> Call Us Now! <\/span> \n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"about-altrafine-gums\"><\/span><strong>About Altrafine Gums<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Altrafine Gums is an Ahmedabad based manufacturer, processor and exporter of natural hydrocolloids and gum powders, including guar gum powder, cassia tora powder, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/fast-hydration-guar-gum-powder\">fast hydration guar gum powder<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, tamarind kernel powder, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/sesbania-gum-powder\">sesbania gum powder<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/psyllium-husk-powder\">psyllium husk<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and locust bean gum powder. With modern processing facilities in Gujarat, India and recognised quality certifications, the company supplies food grade, feed grade and industrial grade material worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering both guar gum powder and cassia gum powder in consistent, certificate backed specifications, Altrafine Gums helps formulators and buyers select, and where needed blend, the right gum for their specific thickening and gelling requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\" style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Our Other Product\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/tamarind-kernel-powder\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        Tamarind Kernel Ppowder\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing between guar gum and cassia gum is not about which is better overall, but which is right for the job. Guar gum powder leads on cold water thickening and viscosity, while cassia gum powder leads on firm, heat stable gelling in synergy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By matching the gum to the texture goal, and blending when both are needed, formulators get better results at lower cost. Sourcing both from an experienced guar gum and cassia gum manufacturer ensures the consistent, documented quality these decisions depend on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-on-guar-gum-cassia-gum\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Guar Gum &amp; Cassia Gum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n        <style type=\"text\/css\">\n        \t        \t.thfaqf-tab h3.thfaqf-tablinks-7156.active {\n\t\t\t    background-color: #f5f5f5!important;\n\t\t\t    color: #cc2753!important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t.thfaqf-tab h3.thfaqf-tablinks-7156:hover {\n\t\t\t  \tbackground-color: #f5f5f5!important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t    .thfaqf-faq-item-7156.thfaqf-active .thfaqf-title-text{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #cc2753!important;\n\t\t\t}\n          \n        <\/style>\n       \t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-list thfaqf-theme-wrapper-altrafineblog\">\n            <div class=\"faq-item-wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-7156_0\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-7156    thfaqf-post-id-7156 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >What is the main difference between guar gum and cassia gum?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Guar gum powder is a cold water soluble thickener, while cassia gum powder is a gelling agent that needs heat and usually works in synergy with carrageenan to form firm gels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"7156\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"b1241974b3\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-7156_1\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-7156    thfaqf-post-id-7156 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >When should I use guar gum instead of cassia gum?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Use guar gum powder when you need fast, powerful thickening in cold systems such as sauces, dressings, beverages and gravies that require body without a firm set.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"7156\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"b1241974b3\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-7156_2\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-7156    thfaqf-post-id-7156 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >When is cassia gum the better choice?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Cassia gum powder is better when you need a firm, heat stable gel, especially in pet food, feed and food applications where it is combined with carrageenan or locust bean gum.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"7156\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"b1241974b3\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-7156_3\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-7156    thfaqf-post-id-7156 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >Can guar gum and cassia gum be used together?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Blending guar gum for thickness with cassia gum for gel structure, often with a third hydrocolloid, gives an excellent balance of texture performance and cost.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"7156\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"b1241974b3\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-7156_4\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-7156    thfaqf-post-id-7156 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >Are guar gum and cassia gum approved food additives?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Guar gum carries the E412 designation and cassia gum carries E427, giving both clear regulatory status for food, feed and pet food applications.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"7156\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"b1241974b3\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-7156_5\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-7156    thfaqf-post-id-7156 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >How do I source consistent guar gum and cassia gum?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Work with an experienced manufacturer that supplies food grade and feed grade guar gum powder and cassia gum powder with consistent, certificate backed specifications for every batch.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"7156\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"b1241974b3\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\t        <p class=\"thfaqf-display-faq-setngs hide-faqf-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span onclick=\"ThfaqPagination(this,'prev_page')\" ><a class=\"thfaqf-prev-page thfaqf-div-none\"  href=\"#\"><<<\/a><\/span>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <span class=\"thfaqf-page-no \" data-number=\"1\">\n\t\t\t           \t<a class=\"thfaqf-pnumber thfaq-ft current\"href=\"#\" onclick=\"ThfaqEachPage(this)\" >1<\/a>\n\t\t\t            <\/span>\n\t\t\t             \n\t\t        \t<span onclick=\"ThfaqPagination(this,'next_page')\" data-page_count=\"1\"><a class=\"thfaqf-next-page thfaqf-div-none\" href=\"#\">>><\/a><\/span>\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"thfaqf-count-faq-number\"name=\"count_faq\" value=\"6\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/p><br>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    \n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is the main difference between guar gum and cassia gum?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Guar gum powder is a cold water soluble thickener, while cassia gum powder is a gelling agent that needs heat and usually works in synergy with carrageenan to form firm gels.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"When should I use guar gum instead of cassia gum?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Use guar gum powder when you need fast, powerful thickening in cold systems such as sauces, dressings, beverages and gravies that require body without a firm set.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"When is cassia gum the better choice?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Cassia gum powder is better when you need a firm, heat stable gel, especially in pet food, feed and food applications where it is combined with carrageenan or locust bean gum.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can guar gum and cassia gum be used together?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Yes. 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