Method for improving the processability of guar endosperm by using liquid ammonia at an initial pressure higher than atmospheric and then lowering the pressure in an explosion-like manner and products obtained using said method

摘要

A method for improving the exploitability and processability of guar endosperm wherein: guar splits (endosperm halves) are brought into contact with liquid ammonia at an initial pressure which is higher than the atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of at least 25 C, whereby the amount of liquid ammonia is sufficient to moisten at least the surface of the guar splits and the remaining available guar split/liquid ammonia system volume is increased in an explosion-like manner by reducing the pressure by approximately 5 bars, resulting in the sheath of the guar-splits being torn open is claimed. The ammonia-exploded guar splits can be ground more easily than native guar splits.