Quite possibly the first comprehensive text on galactomannans,
Industrial
Galactomannan 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.