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AEP Colloids Locust Bean Gum Supplier also referred to as Carob Bean Gum, comes from the carob tree (Ceratonia silisqua) of the family Leguminous. The gum itself is derived from the ground endosperm of the seeds contained in the pod-shaped fruit of the tree. Similar in composition to Guar Gum this galactomannan polysaccharide can be used in applications where clarity is not desired. The main difference between Guar Gum and Locust Bean Gum is the need for Locust Bean Gum to be dispersed in hot water and allowed to cool to achieve its full viscosity. Utilized on its own, this neutral polymer creates a stable viscosity over a wide range of pH levels with resistance to shear thinning.

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.

AEP Colloids Sodium CMC-Carboxymethyl Cellulose sometimes referred to as CMC or Cellulose Gum is a derivative of cellulose. The cellulose used to manufacture CMC is a product of cotton or wood pulp. Prepared by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide, then with sodium monochloroacetate, and finally washing to remove the excess salts, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose of various grades can be produced. This anionic liner polymer has found many uses in technical applications, as a food additive and in the pharmaceutical industry. Cellulose gum has the ability to withstand boiling, freezing and even subfreezing temperatures for a short time allowing it to be a handy addition during the processing of specialty foods. The usage of CMC as a binder, thickener, stabilizer, or for water retention lead to its wide acceptance as a direct food additive.

AEP Colloids Agar Agar is a complex polysaccharide extracted from Red Seaweed of the class Rhodophyceae. Known for its ability to form a firm thermo-reversible gel, one of the unique aspects of Agar is the temperature difference between its gelation point and melting point. This stability can be utilized in many applications. When added to sugar glazes for doughnuts and pastries, its ability to increase the viscosity of the glaze and thus increase adherence of that glaze to the product, has brought about its wide acceptance in this application.