Tara gum, E417, CAS no.39300-88-4, used as a thickening agent and stabilizer for food, produced by separating and grinding the endosperm of Caesalpinia spinosa seeds. Characteristics as Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents. The viscosity of a 1% solution of Tara gum is around 5,500 cps, similar to guar gum and almost three times higher than locust bean gum. Uses in a wide range of food applications such as baked goods, dairy products, frozen desserts, water jellies, fruit preparations, meat based products, sauces and dressings. As an experienced Tara gum manufacturer and supplier, we has been supplying and exporting Tara gum for almost 10 years, please be assured to buy from us. Any inquiries about price and the market trend please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 1 working day. Tara gum Specification ITEM STANDARD Appearance A white to white-yellow odorless powder Galactomannans 80% Viscosity ( Brookfield LVF, 1%, 25, Spindle #4, 20rpm, mPa.s) 5000 Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol pH 5.0- 7.5 Moisture 12% Max Protein (factor N x 5.7) 3.5% Max Fat 0.75% Max Ash 1.5% Max Acid insoluble matter 2% Max Lead 5 mg/kg Arsenic 3 mg/kg Mercury 1 mg/kg Cadmium 1 mg/kg Heavy metals (as Pb) 20 mg/kg Starch Negative E. coli/ 5g Negative Salmonella spp./ 10g Negative Clostridium Perfringens/ g Negative Mould & yeast 500 cfu/ g Total plate count 5000 cfu/ g