Industrial Galactomannan Polysaccharides

<p>Quite possibly the first comprehensive text on galactomannans <strong>Industrial</strong> <strong>Galactomannan Polysaccharides</strong> compiles information on their industrial uses in the form of gums including locust bean guar tara fenugreek <em>cassia-tara</em> and <em>Sesbania-bisipinasa</em> 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.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><ul> <p> </p> <li>General chapters on carbohydrates hydrocolloids and associated rheology interactions of galactomannans and derivatization of polysaccharides</li> <li>A brief history of each product gum cultivation of the plant sources seed habitat chemical structure functional properties manufacturing processes and applications</li> <li>Special focus on the most representative galactomannans: guar and locust bean gums</li> </ul><p>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. </p>