Table 2.
Mean values for galactose-mannose (%) of crude and hydrolyzed guar gum
| Treatment | Mannose | Galactose | M/G ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGG | 73 a | 35 a | 2:1 |
| PGG | 71 b | 33 b | 2:1 |
| AHGG | 66 d | 30 c | 2:1 |
| BHGG | 67 c | 33 b | 2:1 |
| EHGG | 67 c | 29 d | 2:1 |
Means with different letters are differ significantly at (P ≤ 0.05). Comparisons are made within the column for each guar fractions to evaluate the sugar composition
CGG crude guar gum, PGG purified guar gum, AHGG acidic hydrolyzed guar gum, BHGG basic hydrolyzed guar gum, EHGG enzymatic hydrolyzed guar gum