The endosperm and its seeds are separated by a guar gum split. Refined splits are produced by refining the endosperm of cluster bean seeds. However, a number of steps must be taken before the divides are removed. During the appropriate seasons, the seeds of this cluster plant are picked and dried. Once the beans have dried, they are taken out of the pods and shipped to be cleaned of the hull and bacteria. Following drying, the final product is sent for wet milling, in which the seeds are ground into powder or fine particles. The finished product is then re-blend in compliance with standards after being graded through a quality granulation process. Then comes the labelling and packing. Due to its inherent qualities, this product is preferred in a wide range of industries, including mining, petroleum, textile, printing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tanneries, pet food processing, and many more worldwide uses. This product is either divided or utilized as a powder. We are one of the top producers, supplying various sectors worldwide with premium guar gum endosperm and gum powder.
Properties of Guar Seeds’ Splits
The non-ionic polymer galactomanan, which is found in guar (Cyamoperm tetragonoloba) splits, is preferred for a number of uses. In order to achieve 28–30% pure split, the refining procedure is carried out mechanically.
The final product’s requirements determine the manufacturing process. Several procedures must be undertaken in order to separate guar seed splits. In essence, grinding sickle pods is challenging. As a result, some of the important techniques used in the commercial manufacturing of splits are roasting, differential attrition, filtration, sieving, and polishing. Furthermore, a thin covering of fibrous material known as the husk covers the endosperm; only after the husk is removed from the endosperm can pure splits be obtained. Refined guar split is the end product obtained after the husk is removed. When making guar gum powder, the refined splits are taken into consideration. Apart from that, Guar split selection also stays very important in the manufacturing of higher grade guar gum as it helps to decide on the rate of hydration in the final form.
Why Splits are hard to Process?
Sickle pod seeds are difficult to shatter by nature. They can be soaked or roasted to make them pliable for additional processing. However, with the aid of a flaker machine, the splits are additionally soaked to give them a high moisture content. The splits produced by the flaker machine are thereafter delivered for drying and grinding. Direct grinding is not advised since it will lower the product’s hydration quality and make processing more challenging when the product is wet. Therefore, in this regard, the step-by-step method is used.
Manufacturing Method in Detail
i. The manufacturing method as explained above starts with collection of good quality guar seeds.
ii. The seeds are processed and splitted to remove the germs from them.
iii. The splitting process is followed by dehusking in which the husks are totally removed leaving behind splits.
iv. The splits are then sent for milling which involves series of production methods starting from
Dissolution, Filtration of insoluble substances (if any presents) alcoholic precipitation, filtration, drying, and milling and finally send for packaging.
The main technique that keeps the hull pliable for removal is heat treatment. However, following heat treatment attrition milling and impact mills are also utilized to get pure form of splits. Conversely, sieving is used to separate the seeds’ endosperm. In addition, though screening procedure the finer germs and fractions of hull are also removed and delivered for transforming them into gum powder. Split separation is still a crucial step in the manufacturing of guar seed endosperm gum powder.
Guar splits are also processed in a variety of ways to satisfy commercial requirements, depending on the industrial purpose and the type of final product. For instance, a flacker machine or flacker mill is used to break up the pre-hydrated splits of guar endosperm, which are subsequently delivered to ultrafine grinding equipment where they are processed without being heated. After drying, the ground material is sent for screening in order to be categorized and graded.
Specifications of Guar Meal
| PRODUCT | GUAR KORMA | GUAR CHURI |
|---|---|---|
| PROTEIN ( O + A ) | 50.00% | 35.00% |
| SILICA | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| FIBRE | 10.00% | 10.00% |
| MOISTURE | 10.00% | 10.00% |
