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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

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Gum Tragacanth
Food Additive Number
E 413, INS 413
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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.