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ISC Gums GUM TRAGACANTH

ISC Gums Gum Tragacanth is a natural gum which is obtained from several species of Legumes. It is drained from the root of the plant and dried. The gum seeps from the plant in twisted ribbons or flakes. It is viscous, odorless, tasteless and water soluble. It absorbs water to form a gel, which can be stirred into a paste.

Ingredient Name: Tragacanth Gum

Functions: Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Thickener

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived

Features: High Viscosity, Low Odor, Neutral Taste, Odorless, Solubilizing, Tasteless

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name

    Tragacanth Gum

    Ingredient Origin

    Natural Origin

    Food Ingredients Functions

    Emulsifier,

    Stabilizer,

    Thickener

    Ingredients
    Gum Tragacanth
    Food Additive Number
    E 413, INS 413
    Technologies

    Food Ingredients

    Product Families

    Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

    Emulsifiers,

    Gums & Hydrocolloids,

    Stabilizers,

    Starches & Thickeners

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Natural,

    Naturally Derived

    Food Ingredients Features

    High Viscosity,

    Low Odor,

    Neutral Taste,

    Odorless,

    Solubilizing,

    Tasteless

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Food & Nutrition

    Applications

    Food & Nutrition — Food

    Confectionery,

    Savory & Culinary

    Uses

    In pharmaceutical and food it is used as an emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer and texture additive. In industry it is used as a compound in leatherworking, stiffener in textiles and as a binder in artist pastels.

    Although not as common as other gums, Gum Tragacanth remains useful today as there are few alternatives.