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AEP Colloids Gum Karaya

AEP Colloids Gum Karaya is the dried exudate of the Sterculia urens tree found in India. Gum Karaya is useful in many applications for its properties as a binding agent, adhesive and its ability to absorb large amounts of water. Much like Gum Tragacanth, Gum Karaya does not form a solution in the usual sense but absorbs water rapidly and swells to create the acidic colloidal solution.

Ingredient Name: Karaya Gum

Functions: Binder, Thickener

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Gum Karaya
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Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Application
  • Ice Crystal Inhibitor
  • Colostomy Rings
  • Meringues
  • Denture Adhesive
  • Salad Dressings
  • Specialty Papers
  • Processing Aid
  • Binder In Meat Processing

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
off white to pink to tan powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity200 – 2000cps
pH4.2 – .8
pH Stability Range5.0 – 10.0