Gumix Gum Tragacanth
Gumix Gum Tragacanth is the dried gum exuded by the stem elements of Astragalus gummifer, or other Asiatic species of Astragalus. This small, bushy perennial shrub is characterized by a relatively large tap root, which, along with the branches, is tapped for the gum. These plants grow wild in sections of the Asia Minor region. The gum exudes spontaneously from cuts made in the bark. The exudate is in the form of ribbons or flakes which become brittle upon drying. After collection, the gum is sorted by hand into various grades. The product is then cleaned, milled, and further processed to conform to sterility standards.
Product families
Applications
- Juice & Juice Drinks
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Savory & Culinary
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Emulsifiers
- Gums & Hydrocolloids
- Stabilizers
- Starches & Thickeners
Other characteristics
- Features
Broad pH Stability, Enhanced Shelf Life, Good Binding, Heat Stability. Gum Tragacanth swells rapidly in either hot or cold water to form highly viscous colloidal sols, or semi-gels, which act as protective colloids and stabilizing agents. Gum Tragacanth solutions are slightly acidic, usually in the pH range of 5 to 6. The gum is quite stable at high pH as well as at pH as low as 2. Gum Tragacanth is compatible with other plant hydrocolloids as well as carbohydrates and proteins.
- Functions
Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Tragacanth Gum
- Labeling Claims
Clean Label, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Organic, Vegan; Clean Label; GMO-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Natural; Organic; Vegan
- Usage
The uses of Gum Tragacanth depend on its effective emulsifying, thickening, stabilizing, suspending, binding, stability to heat and acidity, good mouthfeel, and extremely long shelf life properties.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Highlights
There are several grades of Gum Tragacanth available based on different viscosities. Gumix International's Gum Tragacanth grades are all-natural, Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, gluten-free, vegan, and compliant with Natural-Organic Program (NOP). Gumix International's Gum Tragacanth complies with clean label, as well as with U.S. Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF), Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), European Pharmacopeia (EP), British Pharmacopeia (BP), JSSFA, JECFA, and E413 requirements.
- Ingredient
- Gum Tragacanth
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Additive Number
- E 413, INS 413
- Food Ingredients Features
- Broad pH Stability
- Enhanced Shelf Life
- Good Binding
- Heat Stability
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Emulsifier
- Stabilizer
- Suspending Agent
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
- Certifications and Compliance
- FCC Compliant
- Halal
- JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Kosher
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Creams
- Filling Applications
- Gummies
- Ice Cream
- Jellies
- Juices
- Mayonnaise
- Meringue
