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Viscosity differences between various guar gums.

N O'Connor, J Tredger, L Morgan

    Diabetologia
    |June 1, 1981
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    Guar gum

    Area of Science:

    • Food Science
    • Biochemistry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Guar gum is a common food additive with potential health benefits.
    • Its efficacy may depend on its physical properties, such as viscosity.
    • Industrial guar gum preparations vary in form and processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between guar gum viscosity and its effect on glucose absorption and insulin response.
    • To compare the efficacy of different industrial guar gum preparations.

    Main Methods:

    • Viscosity measurements of hydrated guar gum preparations (powdered flour, granulate flour, wax-coated granules) at different temperatures and pH.
    • Assessing the impact of guar gum on post-prandial blood glucose and insulin levels after a liquid glucose load in humans.

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    Main Results:

    • Viscosity varied significantly among guar gum preparations.
    • No significant differences in post-prandial blood glucose curves were observed.
    • All preparations significantly reduced post-prandial insulin levels, with powdered and granulate flours showing slightly greater reduction than wax-coated granules.
    • Lower viscosity correlated with a less pronounced reduction in insulin response.

    Conclusions:

    • The viscosity of hydrated guar gum is a critical factor in its clinical efficacy.
    • Industrial processing affects guar gum's viscosity and potentially its physiological effects.
    • Further research is needed to optimize guar gum preparations for therapeutic applications.