With demand pushing guar gum prices higher, DuPont Nutrition & Health is offering alternatives. Guar gum is widely used in food applications, including ice cream and beverages, due to its low cost-in-use and performance.
The current shortage is likely to continue, said Adrian Zingg, global product manager, Guar & LBG at DuPont Nutrition & Health. “As a result of that shortage, guar prices have sharply increased, reaching ten-fold the levels just 18 months ago and we expect demand to continue to grow in the future.”