Guar gum

صمغ الجوار

KindExcipient
ClassDisintegrant / binder
SynonymsGuar galactomannan, Guaran, E412
Common uses / formsDisintegrant, binder and thickener in tablets; 1–10% w/w
PropertiesOff-white water-swellable galactomannan polysaccharide from guar seed; hydrophilic, forms viscous gel
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsIndia
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesIndia dominates supply; microbial and viscosity control needed
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Disintegrant / binder)

Low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Guar gum — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-guar-gum.html