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.
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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