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CAS No.: | 39300-88-4 |
Formula: | N/a |
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Other Name | CAESALPINIA SPINOSA |
Purity | 99% |
Apprearance | Off-white to yellowish powder |
Package | 1kg/carton; 25kg/drum |
Payment | Alipay; Western Union; TT |
Shipment | DHL; FedEx, EMS; Air; Sea |
Standard | USP/EP/CP/BP |
Storage | Sealed in dark and dry place |
Shelf Life | 2 Years |
What is Tara Gum? Tara Gum also known as Peruvian carob, is a food additive made from the endosperm of the seeds of Cesalpin iaspinosa, a legume from Peru, and is processed by grinding. In April 2006, China approved the use of gum as a food additive thickener, which can be used in frozen foods, meat products, baked goods and other foods. It is a white to yellowish-white powder with odorless. It contains 80%~84% polysaccharide, 3% 4% protein, 1% ash and some crude fiber, fat and water. Its density is 0.5~0.8g/cm3, and its aqueous solution does not volatilize. Stability The gum is soluble in water and the aqueous solution is neutral; insoluble in ethanol. It is not sensitive to pH change, and is quite stable at pH >4.5. More stable to heat. Water solubility It has good water solubility and high viscosity at low concentration. 1% of gum has good solubility under cold water, and it has very good viscosity at 25ºC, and dissolves 100% at 45ºC, forming translucent solution. |
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Application & Function
It is used as a thickener for creams, juices, clear beverages and dairy products; as a gelling agent for jams, jellies, candies, cheeses and canned meat products; and as a stabilizer for sauces, condiments and salads. |