Khor Fakkan Port is located on the eastern coast of the UAE, in the Emirate of Sharjah, and is strategically positioned on the Gulf of Oman. This deep-water port is known for its efficiency in handling transshipment cargo, making it a critical hub for goods moving between Asia, Africa, and Europe. For importers of Guar Gum Powder, Khor Fakkan offers a strategic advantage due to its quick turnaround times and modern facilities designed to handle large volumes of cargo. The port's location outside the congested Strait of Hormuz provides a direct route to global shipping lanes, ensuring that Guar Gum Powder imports can reach their destinations swiftly. Additionally, the port's proximity to the Sharjah Inland Container Depot (ICD) facilitates the smooth inland distribution of Guar Gum Powder across the UAE.
Derived from guar beans, Guar Gum Powder is a specialized all-natural ingredient that acts as a stabilizer, emulsifier, thickener, binder, or texture modifier with a neutral smell and taste. Guar gum is an excellent replacement for starch due to its gluten-free nature, sugars for its low-calorie content, and eggs in replacement of binders for vegan alternatives.
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Specification |
Food Grade |
Industrial Grade |
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Appearance |
Off White Powder |
Off White Powder |
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Mesh |
200 |
200 |
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Moisture Content (WT%) |
9 - 12% Max |
10% Max |
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Ph |
6.0 - 7.5 |
6.0 - 7.0 |
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Granulation (200 Mesh) |
95% Min |
99 - 100% |
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Hydration Viscosity |
Brookfield Viscometer 20 rpm at 24°C Solution 400 ml, DL water, 1% Guar Gum, Mixed at 1500 rpm 10 Mins 10 Mins: 4,000/4,200 CP 2 Hours: 5,000/5,500 CP 24 Hours: Stable |
Fann Viscometer 300 rpm at 25°C Solution 245 ml, DL water, 2% KCL, 0.48% Guar Gum, Mixed at 1500 rpm 150 Secs 3 Mins: 35/37 CP 5 Mins: 37/38 CP 60 Mins: 40/41 CP |