Industrial Galactomannan Polysaccharides

Quite possibly the first comprehensive text on galactomannans, IndustrialGalactomannan Polysaccharides compiles information on their industrial uses in the form of gums including locust bean, guar, tara, fenugreek, cassia-tara, and Sesbania-bisipinasa varieties. The book describes how galactomannans are currently produced commercially and how they have become industrial commodities. It provides a simple and clear introduction to these vital substances, it compares their various sources.

Highlights

• General chapters on carbohydrates, hydrocolloids and associated rheology, interactions of galactomannans, and derivatization of polysaccharides
• A brief history of each product gum, cultivation of the plant sources, seed, habitat, chemical structure, functional properties, manufacturing processes, and applications
• Special focus on the most representative galactomannans: guar and locust bean gums

An in-depth compilation of industrial galactomannans information, this book is designed for the manufacturers, traders, and end users of galactomannans, as well as technologists in polysaccharides-related industries and scientists and academics interested in carbohydrates.

General Introduction to Carbohydrates. Galactomannan Polysaccharides. Hydrocolloids or Gums. Interactions of Galactomannans. Rheology of Hydrocolloids. Derivatization of Polysaccharides. Guar Gum: The Premium Galactomannan. Locust Bean Gum, or Carob Gum. Fenugreek Gum: The New Food Galactomannan. Tara Gum: An Exclusive Food Additive with Limited Production. Cassia toraGum: An Emerging Commercial Galactomannan. Miscellaneous, Less Common Galactomannans and Glucomannans.

The author (Dr. N.K.Mathur) of this book retired as Chairman and Professor, Department of Chemistry, JNV. University at Jodhpur-3, India. Dr. Mathur has carried extensive research in varied fields of chemistry, particularly on polysaccharides. He has worked as a consultant and adviser for galactomannan industries. He has helped in "Human resource development" and carried "Industrial research’ on polysaccharides. He has visited several countries world-over, and lectured in seminars/ symposium. He has authored over one hundred research papers, reviews and science article and international monographs.