Luctoman®
Luctoman® is a special grade of Guar Gum, specifically developed for the Pharmaceutical industry. Guar Gum is a natural vegetable polymer, and it is obtained by refining and pulverizing the endosperm of the Guar seed - “Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba”. The use of Guar Gum as a Pharmaceutical aid has increased significantly over the last few years. The material has been successfully used as a tablet binding and disintegrating agent; in peptic ulcer therapy; jelly formulations; bulk laxatives; appetite depressants; emulsions and suspensions; lotions and creams, and as a viscosifying and stabilizing agent. Some Pharmaceutical formulators have produced pharmaceutically elegant and therapeutically efficient products, using Guar Gum as an aid, while others have not taken advantage of this versatile gum’s unique properties.
Product families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Emulsifiers & Stabilizers
- Formulation & Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Luctoman
- Functions
Binder, Disintegrant, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier
- Dosage Form
Creams, Emulsions, Lotions, Suspension, Syrups, Tablets; Creams; Emulsions; Lotions; Suspension; Syrups; Tablets
- Labeling Claims
- Halal, Kosher, Organic
- Halal
- Kosher
- Organic
- Certifications & Compliance
ECOCERT, GMP, Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Kosher, Organic Certified
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Features
Luctoman™ is a cold water soluble, natural vegetable galactomannan, yielding high viscosities at relatively low concentrations. There is an "exponential" relationship between concentration of Luctoman™ in water and the viscosity. Whereas a 1% paste would yield a viscous paste, a 3%-5% concentration would give a thick gel. These properties make Luctoman™ unique among the various other natural gums. On a viscosity vs. price basis. Luctoman™ is one of the most effective cold water soluble polymers.; Compared to Gum Acacia and Starch, Luctoman™ is more economical to use as a 1% paste yields about the same viscosity as 35% paste of Acacia or about 10%-20% paste of Starch.; The important characteristics of Luctoman™ are the viscosity, particle size, hydration rate and the low microbial counts.; Luctoman™ is available in various grades with varying viscosities, particle size and hydration rates to suit a variety of applications.
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Storage Details
Luctoman™ has a normal shelf-life of 12 months, under our recommended storage conditions and as long as material is unopened.; However, Luctoman™ being a natural vegetable polysaccharide, is susceptible to bio-degradation through absorption of moisture if left open in unhygenic conditions or is exposed to high humidity. Therefore we recommended that once a unit pack (drum, bag etc.) has been opened, the entire contents should be used in a reasonably short duration.; Luctoman™ must always be stored in a cool, dry place, away from heat and out of the sun. Being a natural vegetable polymer, Luctoman™ is susceptible to bio-degradation under unhygenic conditions. Therefore we suggest that care must be taken to avoid contamination to material.
- Dispersing Techniques
Care should be taken while dispersing Luctoman™. It should be gradually added to water under vigorous stirring in order to prevent formation of lumps. Stirring speed can be reduced once the entire quantity has been dispersed. Gentle mixing should however be continued till Luctoman™ has completely hydrated. Care should be taken not to incorporate air into the paste. Most grades of Luctoman™ will yield 90% of peak viscosity within 2 hours.. Hot water and heat maybe employed to achieve faster hydration, but care must be taken not to boil the paste at elevated temperatures for long periods as thermal degradation may destroy some viscosity.
- Certifications and Compliance
- ECOCERT
- GMP
- Halal
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Kosher
- Organic Certified
