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Industrial Galactomannan Polysaccharides N. K. Mathur 1st edition
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Industrial Galactomannan Polysaccharides
N. K. Mathur
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 gumsAn 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.
187 pages, 15 equations; 18 Tables, black and white; 9 Illustrations, black and white
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 14, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9781138114784 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 188 |
| Dimensions | 232 × 160 × 16 mm · 304 g |
| Language | English |
