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About Ajit Patel

CEO, Altrafine Gums With over Four decades of expertise in the natural gums and hydrocolloids industry, Ajit Patel leads Altrafine Gums, a globally recognized manufacturer and exporter of Guar Gum Powder, Cassia Tora Powder (Cassia Gum Powder) and other Hydrocolloids. Under his visionary leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability across the food, feed, pet feed, pharmaceutical, mining, oil drilling and cosmetic sectors. Altrafine Gums has been serving global industries for decades with a focus on sustainable sourcing, research-driven production, and stringent quality control. Its wide product portfolio includes Guar Gum Powder, Cassia Tora Powder (Cassia Gum Powder) and other plant-based hydrocolloids that serve as key functional ingredients in diverse applications. Ajit Patel’s commitment to excellence ensures that every product from Altrafine meets international standards of performance and purity. He is passionate about advancing the global reach of Indian hydrocolloids, fostering customer trust, and promoting eco-friendly, science-backed solutions that enhance product formulation and performance worldwide.
Important Uses of Psyllium Husk & Powder in Food & Pet Food
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Psyllium Husk Powder Should Always be Part of a Healthy Eating Plan

Psyllium Husk - 1The psyllium or ispaghula husk comes from a herb which is known as Plantago ovata and is most commonly found in India where growing conditions are their most ideal. There are different species of psyllium husk, but it is the seed husks from Plantago ovata which have the highest fiber content. Isabgol is a natural plant laxative which is produced from psyllium, producing bulk in the bowels and allowing for easy elimination.

A Unique Functional Food to Ward of a Host of Ailments

The herb has so many extraordinary health benefits, and it is important to take in organic husks whenever possible. The husks can either be used whole in their natural state or they can be powdered as this makes for easier consumption. Make sure to buy psyllium husks with no harmful additives like sodium, cholesterol, sugar or fat as this will ensure you enjoy maximum health benefits.

Because psyllium husk is a source of soluble dietary fiber, it is excellent for relieving irritable bowel syndrome and constipation and is capable of protecting the colon and removing toxins. Recent research shows that it has numerous other health benefits like lowering cholesterol, treating obesity and diabetes and promoting general good health.

The Harvesting Process

The seed itself is tasteless, and after they are harvested the husk is removed by a grinding process after which purification takes place. They are cleaned and polished after which they go through grinding mills for the husk to be removed. Pure husk is achieved by processing and removing impurities with blowers, and always under extreme hygienic conditions. Psyllium husk powder is then produced by milling the processed husk to a required particle size. The beauty of this powder is that it disperses more easily in liquid than the husks, making it easier to drink.

Medicinal Applications of Psyllium Husk & Powder in Food

Psyllium husk as well as the seed can be consumed directly while the powder is often used as an ingredient in different medicinal applications. Some foods with at least 1.7 grams of psyllium in them even have a label stating that when consumed as part of a low-fat diet, psyllium husks can reduce the risk of heart disease. It is strange but true that psyllium is not only useful during diarrhea because of its binding qualities, it also has the ability to relieve chronic constipation.

As with humans, fiber is important in the nutrition of horses, dogs and cats. After surgery a cat or dog battles to eat normally, leading to constipation. Constipation is also listed as one of the side effects of medications after surgery. Adding fiber can certainly help to relieve constipation.

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Cats groom themselves, ingesting hair which then accumulates in the stomach and small intestine. These hair balls are then vomited up. To eliminate hair balls easily, psyllium husk fiber powder is added to the cat’s food and elimination of the hair balls is smooth and easy.

Other reasons why psyllium husk powder is so beneficial in pet food:

■it controls weight

■forms a gel with water in the colon and this in turn lubricates the stool, making it easier to pass

■for diarrhea in a pet, psyllium power absorbs excess water in the colon and makes the stool firmer

■the powder helps to satisfy the appetite of dogs and cats

Detoxifies the Body on an Ongoing Basis

Our health is affected by the foods we eat and healthy living can come naturally. Constipation is a constitutional problem and can be easily treated by using psyllium seed husks. It has so many health benefits and is excellent for flatulence as well as infrequent hard and painful stools in both pets and humans.

It can be a relief knowing that these problems, caused by our modern foods which are devoid of fiber, can be remedied by simply increasing the amount of fiber in the diet accompanied by plenty of water. You don’t have to resort to harmful medications when nature has provided us with a simple, natural and easy alternative.

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Medicinal Virtues of Fenugreek Gum Powder
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Fenugreek is a popular annual herbal plant that grows indigenously in the Mediterranean. The plant is also widely grown in Europe and other countries around the world as a semi arid crop, but the main producer of fenugreek in the world is India. Other major fenugreek producing countries include; Iran Nepal, Turkey, Argentina, China and morocco.

Fenugreek Seed - Fenugreek Gum - Fenugreek Gum PowderFenugreek, botanically referred to as Trigonella foenum-graecum and known as “Methi “ in Hindu has small, round shaped leaves, with cuboid shaped seeds .The seeds are about an eighth inch long, rhomboidal ,with a deep furrow that divides them into two unequal lobes..It’s seedpods contain between ten to twenty small, flat, yellow aromatic seeds that imitate the taste of maple.

The plant that grows up to 60cms tall with white flowers and yellow seedpods grows well where there is minimum frost and the sun is out for most parts of the year. The best type of soil that the fenugreek plant thrives in is the well drained loam soil that is slightly acidic. Frequent irrigation during the first planting days is recommended as well as ensuring that the soil remains moisturized throughout the growth period.

Fenugreek is famous for its medicinal properties since time immemorial. The first recorded medicinal use of the fenugreek seed is given on an old ancient Egyptian papyrus dated to 1500BC .Historically, Fenugreek was used for various health conditions including the symptoms that come with menopause, and digestion problems. It was also widely used during child birth.

Apart from the above uses the plant was also used as both a spice and vegetable in ancient history.

Medicinal Properties and Uses of Fenugreek Gum Powder

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Controlling Diabetes and Obesity

From the biological details described above we see that the Fenugreek powder contains galactonamman in high proportion galactanommana has the property of controlling both blood sugar and blood lipid. This property makes the fenugreek gun powder to be considered a good remedy for obesity, and diabetic patients.

Reducing Cholesterol:

Dietary Fenugreek seed reduces pre-established cholesterol inhuman bodies. Fenugreek seed does this by using mechanisms of action such as intestinal cholesterol absorption and increased bile production. By keeping cholesterol low, it helps prevent hypertension and hardening of the arteries which is the number one cause of heart attacks. It prevents heart attacks using the antioxidant property due to the presence of glutathione and beta carotene in the fenugreek seeds.

Treating Skin Ailments

Fenugreek also effective topical treatment for skin ailments eg abscesses ,burns, gout and boils. The powder that is applied onto the skin, soaks into the skin and works its way through the burns swellings and abscesses

Treating Stomach Upsets

The Fenugreek seed contains mucilage which sooths the gastrointestinal inflammation through coating a line in the stomach and the intestine .this is also effective for heartburn or acid reflux.

Lactation:

Fenugreek gum powder contains phytoestrogens that stimulates the production of milking breast feeding women. Therefore Fenugreek is considered a galactalogues because it helps increase lactating women’s breast milk supplies.

Other medical conditions that are treated by the fenugreek seed include bronchitis, arthritis, asthma increasing libido and male potency curing skin problems, sore throat and acid reflux.

Fenugreek is available in different forms. There are the raw fenugreek seeds, and the fenugreek gum powder. There are fenugreek supplements available as tincture tablets and capsules. The seeds can be chewed then swallowed slowly.

Fenugreek gum powder has grown in popularity due to its natural medicinal properties .It’s popularity keeps growing by the day both in medicinal sectors as well as the manufacturing sector.

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Uses Of Sesbania Gum Powder In Food, Pet Food, Textile, Mining, Oil Drilling & Fracturing Applications
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Gums and their derivatives are widely used in the world for different purposes. The usability of the gums depends on their characteristics. One of the most widely used is Sesbania gum powder. This gum powder can be used in many different ways making its usability very popular. It is a white milk like powder which is extracted from sesbania seeds from a small bush like annual plant. This plant grows to a height of about two meters and produces brown seeds. Sesbania plant was first grown in China and has been found to do well in other places including Africa. Sesbania gum is soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol and other organic solvents. Once mixed with cold water, it forms a viscous substance which is more than five times more viscous compared to other gums mixed with water. Sesbania Gum - 1

How Sesbania Gum Powder is Processed from Sesbania Seeds?

Processing Sesbania gum powder from goma sesbania seeds is not any different from the other types of gum powders. Firstly, the brownish seeds are harvested and dried to remove the husks and pods. This is followed by the removal of the seed coat and other seed parts to remain with the endosperm. The endosperm is roasted and screened after which they are milled and sieved remaining with the milky white powder which can be packaged in different sizes.

Applications of Sesbania Gum Powder in Food & Pet Food

There are many uses of the sesbania gum powder. In the food industry, the gum powder is used as additives especially for baking. It is important for the stabilization of the flour and improves the leavening process without changing the taste and consistency of the dough. These characteristics of Sesbania gum powder for food have also proven useful for other food products for humans and animals for instance common pet foods. It is used as thickening agent in processing the pet foods.

Applications of Sesbania Gum Powder in Textile Industry

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This milk like powder is used in the textile industry as a sizing agent to change the absorption and wear properties of the yarn used or as a dye thickener which is important to retain and maintain color. These two properties are important for maintaining good colors and prints in textile products.

Uses of Sesbania Gum Powder in Mining

In the mining industry, the gum powder is used as a flotation agent. The minerals being mined adhere to the powder mixture which is separated from the unwanted materials mined. Minerals are then removed from the sesbania powder mixture. This process is very important for the recovery of the mineral being mined especially in cases where there are many impurities.

Sesbania Gum Powder for Oil Drilling

Sesbania gum is also used in the process of oil drilling. The product is used as a blocking, water resistant and a reducing agent. These three properties are imperative as they ensure that oil is not mixed with especially water thereby allowing the smooth drilling of oil. Sesbania powder is also used as tack filler in oil drilling which allows fluid cracking which increases the production of oil.

Sesbania gum powder is no doubt a very important agent. It is versatile which has made it usable in many different types of industries. To know more about Sesbania gum powder by click on following link: https://www.altrafine.com/sesbania-gum-powder.html

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All About Fenugreek Gum Powder – Cultivation, Processing, Properties & Uses
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All About Fenugreek Gum Powder

Fenugreek Gum Powder - 2Fenugreek is a plant that grows annually in the family Fabacae . It is a semi arid crop that has small rounded leaves, and cuboid- shaped yellow seeds. The plant is cultivated throughout the world .It is indigenous in the Mediterranean and grown widely across Europe and Asia, with India as the largest producer of Fenugreek .Fenugreek seeds have a sweet, nutty taste similar to the taste of maple, this taste is used to mask the taste of medicine.

Cultivation of Fenugreek seeds.

Fenugreek plant grows to about 60cms with white flowers and yellow seed pods. It thrives where there is full sun and well drained, slightly acidic soil.

The seeds are planted in spring to avoid the risk of frost .they are sown to the length of a quarter an inch. The planters invest in a lot of compost; because the plant likes fertile soil when sowing the planters separate the seeds by about five inches.

The plant may need some weeding once or twice during its early stages of growth. The soil should remain moisturized throughout the planting season. The first irrigation is given to the plant immediately after sowing and subsequent irrigation is given at an interval of seven to ten days.

Processing of Fenugreek Gum Powder from Fenugreek seeds.

Fenugreek Seed - Fenugreek Gum - Fenugreek Gum PowderThe process of making fenugreek powder from the fenugreek seeds involves the following steps:

  • The seeds are placed in a heavy bottomed pan preferably one made from cast iron.
  • The seeds are then roasted over a low flame, while constantly stirring. Roasting reduces the bitterness of the seeds making it more palatable as well as adding flavor to it.
  • When the seeds are nicely browned remove from the heat and allow them to cool.
  • The seeds are then placed into a mixer which grinds the seeds to powder. Thereafter, a whizz is used to make the powder finer.
  • The powder is then stored in a tight jar and can be used for weeks on end.

Properties of Fenugreek Gum Powder

• Fenugreek gum powder is tasteless and odorless.

• The powder contains galactomannan which has the viscosity property which can turn milk into ice-cream, cocoa into chocolate and forms gum when dissolved in water.

• The gum is an emulsifier which is capable of mixing water and oil. This comes from the fact that fenugreek gum powder is a combination of galactose which has the hydrophilic property and mannan which is hydrophobic.

Medicinal and other uses of Fenugreek Gum Powder

1. Medicinal

Fenugreek gum powder is used to treat a wide range of ailments both as a herb and in I powder form. Due to its many medicinal properties, Fenugreek gum powder is used in tablets and capsules. Some of the conditions that the seed remedies include: constipation, stomach upset as well as the swelling of the stomach. Other medical conditions that it treats include conditions such as hardening of the arteries which affects the hear it’s also used to control high levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. Fenugreek also treats kidney problems, beriberi , chapped lips, tuberculosis .bronchitis and for lowering blood levels for diabetic people.:

2. Food:

The fenugreek powder is used in the preparation of food such as pickles as well as vegetable dishes. Fenugreek seeds can be used both in whole and in powdered form. They are roasted to reduce the bitterness and also to enhance the flavor. Soloton is the chemical substance in the seeds that is responsible for the distinctive smell of the plant.

3. Lactation

The seeds are known to be galactagogue which is used commonly in the increase of milk supply especially in lactating women.

4. Vegetable:

In Asian countries the leaves are used as vegetables.

5. In the manufacturing industry extracts from fenugreek are used to make soaps and cosmetics.

Fenugreek gum powder has had a lot of positive influence in both the health and manufacturing sectors. It has a wide range of medical uses as earlier discussed. Fenugreek products and extracts also influence the manufacturing industry .Compared to the other gums, e.g. locust bean and guar gum; fenugreek gum has superior qualities and is therefore used more commonly in many industries. For more information about Fenugreek gum powder please visits: https://www.altrafine.com/fenugreek-gum-powder.html

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Uses of Tamarind Gum Powder in Food, Pet Food, Textile, Mining & Pharmaceutical Industries
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Tamarind Gum and Tamarind Gum Powder Industrial Applications

Tamarind gum is obtained from endosperm of the seeds of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica linn) and has application in paper, textile industry, food etc. In the food industry it is used as an emulsifier and a stabilizer.

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Molecules of tamarind gum weigh between the ranges of 250000 and 650000 molar mass. It spreads easily in water and turns to a gluey fluid when heated up, in acidic form and thermal resistant solution.

The structure of tamarind gum is suggested to be a main chain of cellulose with many branching at the O-6 positions and short side chains with one or two D-xylopyranosyl capped with D-galactopyranosyl, L-arabinofuranosyl or D-xylopyranosyl units.

Preparation of Tamarind Gum Powder from Tamarind Seeds or Kernel

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Tamarind kernel powder is obtained from tamarind seeds. Various grades of tamarind seeds are methodically ground to powder at the same time conserving their nutritious properties. These seeds are then roasted and decorticated. Seeds kernels are sorted by color to obtain tamarind kernel powder. The tamarinds seeds are made up of 35% Husk and 65% White Kernel. The white kernel obtained are used to produce tamarind kernel powder.

Tamarind kernel powder is composed of

· Lipids (6 – 10%)

· Proteins (15 – 20%)

· Galactoxyloglucan polysaccharide (55 – 65%)

· Little amounts of Fiber, Sugar etc.

Applications of Tamarind Gum Powder

Tamarind gum powder has various applications in the following industries

Food Processing Industry

In the food industry, tamarind gum powder is used in the manufacturing of ketchups, sauces, baked food, meat product, instant noodles and ice cream. It is also used on pet food as an additive. One of the souring agent in Indian curries is tamarind pulp. Due to its sugar and acid content tamarind pulp is utilized in kitchens for curries syrup and variety of other food beverages.

Pet Food

index5Tamarind kernel powder has better ability to control viscosities when added in solutions and hence makes up for a great viscosifier for addition in pet foods. It is an excellent thickening agent used in manufacture of canned pet foods processed for cats and dogs. Moreover the powder is also nutritious and contains fibers which can aid for improved digestion in the pets.

Textile Industry

In the textile industry, tamarind gum powder is used in textile sizing and textile thickeners. The good thickening property of tamarind gum powder makes is an excellent thickening agent for textile industries. Tamarind kernel powder is also used for textile sizing purposes.

Mining Industry

Due to its brilliant property of a soil stabilizer, tamarind gum powder is widely used in mining. The specific areas of its application in mining are the oil drilling and gas industries.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Tamarind gum powder has the following Pharmaceutical applications;

  • Dissolution improvement

Tamarind gum powder is assessed for its appropriateness as a carrier to better dissolution rate of poor water-soluble drug celecoxcib.

  • Nasal Mucoadhesion

Tamarind gum powder is used for nasal mucoadhesion studies in power formularization.

  • Bioadhesive Tablet

Tamarind gum powder is used in manufacture of bioadhesive tablets. When evaluated result showed that lactoferrin tablets prepared with tamarind gum powder had the longest residence time in oral cavity compared to xanthan gum but bad taste gradually developed.

As we can see above, tamarind gum powder is derived from the seeds of tamarind tree, whose origin is India.

Tamarind gum powder has nutritious properties which makes it applicable in different types of industries. These extensive range of industries include food industry, textile industry, mining industry, pharmaceutical industry, health care, tobacco industry, explosives and others. To know more about applications of tamarind kernel powder please visits this https://www.altrafine.com/tamarind_kernel_powder_applications.html link.

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Gelling Properties of Goma Cassia and Respective Applications in Food Industry
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Goma Cassia and Its Different Terminologies

Cassia gum is one of the most commonly used additives in the food and pet industries, it is sourced from the endosperm of a leguminous plant referred to as cassia which commonly grows in sub tropical regions as a wild plant but is also cultivated by people on a small scale. The cassia plant comes in many scientific or botanical names which include the following Senna obtusifolia, Cassia Tora, Cassia obtusifolia as well as Cassia Occidentalis. After processing, the cassia product exists as a gum and is widely used as a thickening agent that also comes with a variety of names depending on the region from which the gum from the cassia plant is sourced; some of the alternative names of the gum include the following:

  • Gomme de cassia – French
  • Cassia Guma – Croatian
  • Cassia Gumi – Danish
  • Goma de Cassia – Portuguese
  • Goma cassia – Spanish
  • Gumy cassia – Polish
  • Guma Cassia – Slovenian
  • Cassiakumi – Finnish
  • Cassiapitmeel – Dutch
  • Cassiakernmehl – German

Processing of Cassia Gum Powder

Cassia Gum Powder (Cassia Tora Powder) - 1Manufacturing cassia tora powder from the cassia seeds involves a well defined and intricate process which involves roasting the cassia pods, during roasting the husks and germ which are more sensitive to heat become brittle hence fall off while the endosperm remains intact. After roasting the endosperm goes through a cleaning process to get rid of any unwanted residue and then it is later pulverized and screened to form the cassia gum powder. To know more about cassia gum powder please visit: https://www.altrafine.com/cassia_gum_powder.html link.

Properties That Make Goma Cassia Ideal as a Thickening and Gelling Agent

Goma cassia has been used for many years and still continues to be among the most preferred thickening agents in the food industry as well as the pet food industry. Thickening properties play an important role in making the food products suitable. The thickening characteristics of Cassia guma or cassia gum powder are caused by the following physical and chemical attributes:

  • Cassiagummi or Cassiakernmehl is not very viscous in cold temperatures or solutions hence require high temperatures or heat to become viscous.
  • Goma cassia or Cassia guma is only soluble in hot water and non soluble in cold water consequently needing heat to fully become soluble.
  • Solutions from cassia gum powder or cassia tora powder form very strong gels due to good gelling properties due to being composed of about 75% polysaccharides.
  • The film foaming characteristic also ensures that the cassia gum powder solutions are stable in normal temperatures and also create good textural properties
  • Solutions made from cassia tora powder are also very elastic.

Different Applications of Goma Cassia in the Food Industry

The gelling and thickening properties of Cassiagummi or cassia gum make the compound quite suitable as a food additive for thickening, bonding, emulsifying, improving texture, gelling as well as a stabilizer.This has led to the Cassia guma or goma cassia being one of the most desirable additives in the food industry for human consumption, pet food production as well as for cattle feeds. Products that make use of cassia include baking industry, confectionary industry, animal feeds and culinary industries among other sectors.

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Cassia Gum/Cassia Tora Powder – A Valuable Thickening Agent for Food Industry
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CASSIA GUM POWDER

Cassia Gum Powder (Cassia Tora Powder) - 2Cassia gum powder is obtained from the cassia tora, a plant that can grow wild on its own in hot and wet especially in tropical climates like that found in India where this plant is extremely common or grown for commercial purposes. Due to its many unique components it has a variety of uses ranging from being used in cooking where it can be used to emulsify certain foods, used to retain moisture, to improve the texture of certain foods, as a stimulant in place of coffee for instance, making of gels as a pesticide and even in the mining and even the oil industry among others.

It has been used for years as a secret and important ingredient to delicious foods. It has a number of uses in the kitchen, for instance it can be used as a food thickening agent. There are a number of reasons as to why this is the case. They include the following;

• It does not form any chemical reaction with a large number of both organic and inorganic food additives hence it can be freely mixed to come up with deliciously thick food.

• When mixed with cold water it results into a thick paste whose thickness varies depending on the amount of cassia gum powder, this is due to the weight of its molecular content.

• It has also been approved in most countries hence declared fit for human consumption. This makes it an ideal natural food thickening agent.

Applications of Cassia gum powder

There are various applications of cassia gum powder as a food thickening agent. It can be used to tenderize and bind meat and meat products. This applies on both commercially made and home cooked meals. In salads and sauces it can be used to create coordination in the meal. It can also be used to retain moisture in food especially when kneaded in dough. This ensures that the structure of baked products is maintained. Its thickening ability is used in beverages to reduce their flow while thickening them to the satisfaction of the beverage company’s requirement. It can also be used to thicken and create a uniform mixture in milk and other dairy products.

It has numerous advantages when consumed for instance it reduces the bad cholesterol while increasing the good cholesterol reducing chances of heart and diseases and related complications. It is rich in fiber hence helps in the passage of stool in addition to that it helps in regulation of stool too in that it absorbs excess water while helps in softening hard stool there by reducing chances of constipation. It is also very useful to patients suffering from diabetes because it reduces the rate at which glucose is taken into the body; this ensures that the sugar level does not fluctuate at any given time. The colon is kept clean by cassia gum powder while ensuring that there are no cases of excessive gas that could result in bloating. To know more applications of cassia gum powder please visit: https://www.altrafine.com/cassia_gum_powder_applications.html.

The consumption and growing of the Cassia tora and its products should be encouraged worldwide.

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Uses of Cassia Gum Powder as a Food Additive
Uses of Cassia Gum Powder as a Food Additive
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What is Cassia Tora? A Guide to this Versatile Natural Gelling Agent

Cassia Tora is a wild leguminosae weed that naturally grows in various parts of India. The plant grows in tropical areas and can be grown commercially or can occur naturally. Cassia on its own is a stimulative, carminative and tonic plant used for many application; domestic to industrial uses. Cassia gum powder is purified flour natural-gelling agent made from the endosperm of cassia tora seeds or cassia obtusifolia. The powder is used for industrial and food applications as an emulsifier, thickener, texturizer, foam stabilizer and moisture retention agent. It poses as a texturizing agent in meat products, frozen dairy desserts, cheese, dairy mixes and poultry products. To form perfect gels with brilliant unique properties, cassia tora powder is mixed with hydrocollids like Xanthan gum and Carrageenan. For more information about cassia tora please visit: https://www.altrafine.com/cassia-tora-powder.

Read Our Article: Cassia Gum – Characteristics, Applications and Market Forecast

So why is Cassia Gum used as an additive in food?

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The chemical structure and physical properties that make up Cassia gum powder contribute to its usage as an additive in food. Gum Cassia has 75% polysaccharides in weight. In hot water it is highly soluble to form a full stable viscous gel meant for use as emulsifiers, thickeners and stabilizer additives. Gum Cassia offers low concentrations of chrysophanic acid. Again the process of preparation contributes; the endosperm is screened and milled after thermal treatment which involves de-husking and de-germing of the tora cassia seed. Isopropanol is then applied to purify the seeding by extraction method. Grading machines are used to differentiate seeds whereby they are sorted based on the different sizes. After seeds pass through the grading machines they are split to form cassia tora splits which now is an additive in food. Splits Cassia have both galactose and mannose units.

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Applications of Cassia Gum powder in food industry

Tora gum powder has many applications in the food industry. The gum cassia is used as a human food additive, in pet food and cattle feed products. About 1-2% cassia oil is found in cassia tora plant which gives a spicy aroma and gives a great taste in human food stuff. The primary constituents of the cassia seedling which are resins, sugars, tannins, gums, mucilage, oils and cinnamaldehyde make the tora cassia powder to be the best choice for food additives. Not only is the powder a food thickener, stabilizer or emulsifier, but also as a natural ingredient. Indians use cassia gum powder made from cassia tora seeds and cassia splits as pesticides in place of other pesticides otherwise made artificially and bought at very high prices. Roasted gum seed is used as coffee substitute and mixture of the tora powder gum with guar gum is applied in mining applications among others.

Read Our Article: Food Grade E427 Cassia Gum Powder

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Cassia Gum Powder as additive for pet food and cattle feed products:

Cassia gum powder acts as an additive for pet food and cattle feed products. Europe and India approves the use of cassia powder as an additive for pet food and cattle feed products. Also in Japan the Cassia tora seed powder is recommended for application in animal feeds as the powder lacks toxic effects on animals. The product is safe to use either for human food thickening or animal feed thickening.

Our Other Product: Animal Feeds Products – Guar Meal (Korma), Guar Meal (Churi), Cassia Tora Meal

Cassia plant has other applications in fields of textiles, mining, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics industries, paper production and water treatment plants. Cassia Gum Powder is the best food additive.

Guar Gum Powder – A Valuable Additive used in Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Products
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Guar Gum Powder and How It is Processed?

Guar gum powder is not a new discovery but has been in use for a substantial period of time especially in the manufacturing industry. Guar gum powder and guar gum is processed from a plant known as guar which predominantly grows in subtropical or semi arid climates in the region of Australia, Pakistan and India although new regions cultivating the crop such as China, parts of Africa and USA and many others are coming up. Guar is a leguminous plant that resembles the pea plant, the processing of guar powder starts by harvesting the mature pods and roasting the pods, this result to de-husking which gets rid of the husk and separation of the germ from the endosperm. The endosperm is then polished, crushed and screened to a fine off white or yellowish powder.

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Properties of Guar Gum Powder That Make It Useful as an Additive for Pharmaceutical Processes

Guar gum powder for pharmaceutical uses comes with a variety of characteristics well suited for the function with the following most notable:

· Viscosifying: The high molecular weight ensures that guar will create highly viscous solutions even with low concentrations hence also gelling in cold water.

· Emulsifier: gum or powder from guar is a water soluble non-ionic polysaccharide hence good for emulsifying.

· Thickening agent: Guar has a high hydration rate thus will draw out water from a compound thus the thickening effect.

· Gelling: The free flowing and binding properties make the additive a good gelling compound.

· Preservation: The film foaming characteristic will keep off moisture and other foreign matters away from the product.

· Water Retention: Guar gum is very soluble with both cold as well as hot water.

· Binding: Being highly hygroscopic, the additive will hold products together easily.

Pharmaceutical Uses of Guar Gum Powder

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The various aspects of guar gum powder for pharmaceutical not only aid in physically manufacturing the pharmaceutical products but also come handy during the absorption of the medicinal drugs whether syrups, capsules and tablets among other products into the body system. Uses will include:

  • Tablet manufacture where the additive is used as a binder as well as a disintegrating agent.
  • High solubility makes the additive suitable for manufacture of suspensions and syrups.
  • The pH range of 5-7 makes it suitable for anti – acid formulation.
  • The gelling properties of guar gum make creation of capsules more convenient.
  • The thickening property makes the product suitable for controlled drug intake and absorption.
  • Used as a slimming aid due its soluble dietary fiber which although absorbed into the body, it is not digested hence cleansing the digestive system.
  • The all organic fiber which readily mixes with water also makes the body feel full hence reducing food craving thus aiding in proper nutritional and dieting.

Conclusion

Guar gum powder holds a central position in the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes due to its impressive chemical and physical properties; the product is a natural or organic additive as well as the final product being more affordable as compared to other additives within the same category. The gum product also comes in a variety of derivatives with notable forms being guar acetate, guar acetate phthalate, guar phthalate, oxidized guar and carboxymethyl guar among others. Familiar names for the powder from the guar seed based on the region will include goma guar (Spanish), Guarkernmehl (German) and gomme de guar (French) as well as other names. To know more information about guar gum please visit: https://www.altrafine.com/guar-gum-powder

Ajit Patel

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Applications of Guar Gum as a Food Thickening Agent
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People use different thickening agents while cooking. Thickening agents which can also be referred to as thickeners are substances that increase the viscosity of solutions or liquid/solid mixtures without causing significant change in other properties. They will thicken your food while making sure that your cooked food has a thick texture by absorbing excess water found in it. Thickeners are frequently applied to foods and they aim to modify the taste of the substance in which they are used in.

Most thickening agents are mostly used because they are polysaccharides or proteins. There are a variety of thickeners used for their difference in taste, clarity and response to chemical and physical conditions. Choosing the right thickening agent will break or make your dish. It is important to know and choose a thickening agent working well.

Thickeners may also help to improve the suspension of other ingredients or the emulsions which increase stability of product. Most times, they are regulated as food additives. One such example of a vegetable gum that is used as a thickener includes guar gum. There are numerous uses of guar gum as a food thickening agent. Here is why:

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What makes guar gum a good additive for food?

Though the powder can be applied in different industrial applications, it works well as a food additive. Guar gum for food becomes a good thickening agent because of solubility traits that withstand different temperature levels. It is also a good stabilizer with good viscosity. Guar gum is more soluble than locust bean gum and is a better stabilizer because it has more galactose branch points. It is stable in solutions over pH range 5-7 and has reduced aqueous solubility at pH levels below 4.5. Hence the thickening capabilities of guar gum are reduced and thus it is used in stabilizing meat and cheese.

It also comes with other properties like gelling. Many use it in the food industry because of the affordability in the market. Apart from affordability, guar gum for food thickening comes with extra binding and thickening properties. This makes it the ideal thickening agent to loose foods like soup. When compared to other thickening agents in the market, guar gum as a food additive works eight times better than other cornstarch. Additionally, users add a small quantity of guar gum powder to give good viscosity to your food. When used as a food thickening agent, it does not affect the taste of your food, but enhances the texture, making your meal mouthwatering. Not to mention the fact that it has plentiful nutritional and medicinal effects and its cost effectiveness.

Applications of guar gum as a food thickening agent

Guar gum for food becomes a good additive because it has good chemical and physical structures. The water solubility trait makes a thick structure. It also shows different stability elements in food when cooked. In foods coked, it acts as a stabilizer, binding, emulsifying and thickening agent. Guar gum is a good additive to gluten free and baked products. It replaces flour in baked food that become easy to digest. It helps to soften the product. This reduces baking period and increases lifespan when stored. The thickening agent works well in the frozen food and deserts. When used, it prevents melting, makes them soft and makes them melt easily after eating. For those using soup and sauces, they can use guar gum for food thickening. When used, it acts as a thickener by absorbing excess liquid. This increases thickness while increasing the shelf life.

For that cooking low calorie food, this is the best additive. The powder added help to replace the taste of oil in low calorie food, thus avoiding the use of fat products. This helps to reduce weight for the obese. The low calorie foods to include guar gum include baked products, sour ice cream, cheese frozen deserts and ice caking. Because of its availability in the market and affordability, the guar powder has become a good food additive and thickening agent to many people. It has many benefits to enjoy. To know more about Guar Gum please visit: https://www.altrafine.com/guar-gum-powder.

Ajit Patel

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