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SEEDGUM® A-175

SEEDGUM® A-175 is an absolutely natural Locust Bean Gum or Carob Bean Gum that is for use in applications where high viscosity and superior appearance are required. Because the required inclusion level is very low, this makes our range of products suitable for a huge number of foods. They will create more smooth and creamy textures and increase shelf life, in a nutritious and healthy way. SEEDGUM® is absolutely natural and is one of the most used thickeners in the food Industry for its unique functional properties and manufacturing process. Some applications for this product include ice creams, cream cheese, jelly products, sauces and dressings.

Brand: SEEDGUM (5 products)

Ingredient Name: Gum Blend

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Locust Bean Gum, Carob Bean Gum
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Humiditymax. 12%-
Ash Contentmax. 1%-
Fatsmax. 1%-
Proteinsmax. 7%-
pH5.5-7--
Insoluble Acidsmax. 2%-
Heavy metalsmax. 20ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm-
Galactomannanmin. 78%-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-
StarchNegative--
EthanolNegative--
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (1% solution at 25C° with Brookfield RVF spindle n°3, 20 rpm)3000 +/- 200cps-
Granulation (on 100mesh)0-5%-
Granulation (on 140 mesh)30-40%-
Granulation (on 200 mesh)30-40%-
Granulation (on pan)30-40%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 1000--
Mould and Yeastmax. 300--
Escherichia ColiNegative--
SalmonellaNegative/10g

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

25 kg. multi sheet (paper + HDPE) bags with thermoclosing valve.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Best before 18 months.