The apparent viscosities of dilute solutions of guar and locust bean gums have been measured. The intrinsic viscosity [v] of guar gum solution is greater than that of locust bean gum solution, but the interaction coefficient k of guar gum solutions is less than that of locust bean gum. Addition of glucose, sucrose, or glucose syrup increases the apparent viscosity of the gum solution. The intrinsic viscosity of the gum solution is decreased but the interaction coefficient is increased.
The effect of locust bean gum, guar gum, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and carrageenan on the viscosity of an ice cream mix has been investigated over a range of shear rates. The effect of temperature on mix viscosity was also determined. The behaviour of the added polysaccharides was compared with their behaviour in other systems and carrageenan was found to show the most significant changes. The relative viscosity of mixes containing anionic polysaccharides increased with decreasing temperature; the relative viscosity of mixes containing neutral polysaccharides was independent of temperature.
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