GEL-FORM WATER-ABSORBING MATERIAL

摘要

The invention provides an aqueous gel material with rich flexibility and elasticity, with less variation in strength of gel during preservation, with low viscosity of sol, with easy processability, having a physical property with extremely less water discharge, and having functions of water absorbency and water solubility. A gel-type water absorbent contains a tamarind seed polysaccharide including 90 % or more dietary fiber, 1 % or less protein and 1 % or less ash; and a water-soluble organic substance including at least one or more of a polyhydric alcohol and a water-soluble surfactant.