Alland & Robert KARAYA GUM

Alland & Robert Karaya gum is a non starch polysaccharide. Also commonly named “Sterculia” or E416, karaya gum is collected on Sterculia trees in Africa and India. It is not tree sap, it is a natural tree exudate. Then it is cleaned and dried before being processed in Alland & Robert facilities.

Ingredient Name: Karaya Gum

Functions: Fiber Source, Fiber Source, Stabilizer, Texturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean Label

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Ingredients
    Karaya Gum
    Food Additive Number
    E 416, INS 416

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Applications & Uses

    Dietary Applications

    Karaya gum can be found in hundreds of products in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

    Karaya gum is a natural fiber and an ingredient for weight loss products. Karaya gum is known as a great ingredient in slimming diets, as it provides a feeling of satiety and can be solubilized at cold temperature, which simplifies industrial processing and is useful for powdered mixes. Karaya gum also offers stability at a low PH, which is useful for the formulation of  dietary sauces and/or salad dressings. Finally, karaya gum is stable during freezing and thawing, making it a great additive to use dietetic ready-to-eat meals warmed up by microwaves. Karaya gum’s main application in the pharmaceutical industry is the use as an active agent: a bulk laxative. As such, karaya gum is considered an active substances in many medication for intestinal comfort or regulation of intestinal transit (in granules). Karaya gum is a texturing and a thickening agent in desserts and sweets.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications
    • For customers who need organic gum acacia with perfect traceability, Alland & Robert has developed a range of certified organic grades. Our African suppliers who deliver us organic raw materials are organic certified as well by accredited organisms. This allows Alland & Robert to ensure the full traceability of the gum. As an international company selling products in more than 70 countries, we believe it is our responsibility to adapt to the specifics of our markets, and to meet our customers’ expectations, including religious ones. Alland & Robert‘s acacia and karaya gums are both Halal and Kosher certified. Alland & Robert is non-GMO verified thanks to the non-GMO project verification program. 13 acacia gum references, our karaya gum reference and Syndeo are verified.
    • Alland & Robert is ISO 9001 (V2015) certified. ISO 9001, V2015, is a quality management systems standards designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product.