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400
Man-years of Experience
300
Customised Products
3000
Farmers Engagement
30
Countries Served
40000
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About Guar
Guar gum is a natural, plant-based powder extracted from the seeds of the Guar plant, also known as Cluster Bean. Widely cultivated in India, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana, it’s used in food, personal care, and industries like oil and gas. The plant thrives in semi-arid regions, with harvesting in October after the monsoon. Guar gum is extracted from the seed’s endosperm, yielding both gum and protein. The crop is drought-resistant, and its growth cycle aligns with the monsoon season, with harvests in October and November.
The gum extraction yields about 28% gum and 65% protein, with the latter used as animal feed. Guar gum’s availability and price fluctuate based on weather conditions and market demand, but it remains a vital ingredient in various industries.
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About Us
Lucid Colloids Ltd. Manufactures, markets and distributes, natural and modified derivatives of hydrocolloids such as Guar Gum, Cassia Gum, Sesbania Gum, Tamarind gum, gum blends, emulsifiers, food stabiliser systems, nutritional ingredients, food additives and ingredients, foodstuffs, agro commodities and fine chemicals.
Born out of the restructuring of the erstwhile Indian Gum Industries Ltd. in 1999, Lucid has since then not only consolidated but expanded its operations and activities. Indian Gum Industries Ltd. (IGI) was established in 1958 as a financial and technical joint venture with Cesalpinia S.p.A of Italy and then later with Hercules Inc. of USA. In 1987, IGI became a fully Indian owned and managed company.
