Tragacanth Gum
Natural vegetable gum, a polysaccharide, used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and other industries.
Technical specification
- Form
- Powder
- Sample
- Free Sample
- Certificate
- ISO,Kosher,Halal
Quality parameters (COA)
| RESULTS | ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Complies | Appearance | White powder |
| Complies | Odor | Characteristic |
| Complies | Tasted | Characteristic |
| Complies | Assay | 99% |
| Complies | Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| 1.02% | Loss on Drying | 5% Max. |
| 1.3% | Sulphated Ash | 5% Max. |
| Complies | Extract Solvent | Ethanol & Water |
| Complies | Heavy Metal | 5ppm Max |
| Complies | As | 2ppm Max |
| Negative | Residual Solvents | 0.05% Max. |
| — | Microbiology | — |
| Complies | Total Plate Count | 1000/g Max |
| Complies | Yeast & Mold | 100/g Max |
| Complies | E.Coli | Negative |
| Complies | Salmonella | Negative |
Description
Tragacanth gum is a natural polysaccharide obtained from the dried sap of several Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus. The product is a viscous, odorless, tasteless, water-soluble polysaccharide mixture, available in powder form. It possesses a unique ability to absorb water, forming a gel-like consistency or paste. Key components include xanthophyll, a highly water-soluble mucilaginous gel, and bassorin, which is less soluble but also swells in water. Tragacanth gum is valued for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and thickening properties, providing desired texture and consistency in finished products. For purchasers, standardization by viscosity and purity, as well as confirmation of compliance with food standards, is crucial.
Applications
Widely used in the food industry as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in sauces, dressings, and confectionery. Also applied in the textile and leather industries.
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