Spray Drying of Galactomanan
Spray Drying of Galactomanan with the Mini Spray Dryer B-290
Spray drying is a commonly used method for producing powdered products from liquid formulations. In the context of galactomannan, spray drying is used to produce a fine powder that can be used in various applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Galactomannan is a natural polysaccharide that can be extracted from seeds of the legume family, such as guar beans. The extracted galactomannan is first dissolved in water to create a liquid solution, which is then fed into a spray dryer. The solution is then atomized into small droplets and dried in a hot air stream to produce a fine powder.
The areas of spray drying of galactomannan include the selection of raw materials, formulation development, process optimization, and product characterization. The properties of the final product, such as particle size distribution, morphology, and solubility, can be controlled by adjusting various parameters, such as the feed rate, drying temperature, and atomization pressure.
Spray-dried galactomannan powders are commonly used as thickeners, stabilizers, and emulsifiers in food and beverage products, and as excipients in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The efficient and scalable production of galactomannan powders using spray drying makes it a preferred method for manufacturing these types of products.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
