Cassia Gum-The Story of Existence
Cassia Tora seeds are processed to obtain the endosperm which is then processed into cassia tora gum powder. Due to the significance of multiple properties such as thickening and viscosity, this product has been successfully experimented with variety of applications including food, cosmetics, meat processing and many more industrial production processes. It is certainly a good commodity for commercial production requirement as a result of its multiple characteristics in combination with other ingredients several researches and experiments have been in existence to explore into its applicability in various fields. Altrafine is one among the leading manufacturer and exporter of cassia tora gum powder in India that has been working with experienced research professionals to process and obtain high grade gum powder from cassia tora endosperm with respect to the application requirement.
Reasons which Encourage Research People to conduct Experiments with Cassia
- It has been proved based on research oriented studies that cassia tora contains less than 0.1% of occidentalis and comparatively higher molecular weight. However, more cleaning mechanisms have to be employed to remove the impurities and to provide this product suitable for safe application.
- The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration at Washington D.C have been involved in many researches and came out with the result stating that Cassia tora gum powder is safe to use as it was first demonstrated with animals to make sure of the lack of toxicity.
- It has been recognized for GRAS by experts and recommended for food, cosmetic and drug usage as well.
- Apart from that typical usage of Cassia gum has also been tested for different conditions of applicability in different products and industrial applications.
According to Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, any ingredient that is accredited with GRAS or Generally Recognized as Safe after several examinations done by qualified experts. Cassia tora gum powder has also been approved in the same way to be commonly used for food, drug and cosmetic products. At Altrafine we adhere to the regulations of safety before we process or grade the gum powder range in accordance with condition of usage. These reasons have taken us to popularity among the several manufacturers and suppliers of gum powder in the Global arena.
Research Studies on Seed Gums and Realization of Applications
Experimentation on seed gums has also lead professionals to observe gum powder properties from a variety of angles. In the same way, cassia tora gum has been found to be cost effective in yielding more productivity in industries including textile printing, paper mill, etc, Soni . P.L, Singh S.V and Naithani .S has explained in their research article about “Modification of Cassia Tora Seed Gum and its application on beater additive in paper making”. There are similar kinds of research proofs have been into publication to highlight the effectiveness of adding cassia tora gum powder. Altrafine supplies industry grade cassia gum powder to worldwide nations and stays ahead in quality, purity, grading and certification as well.
This Article has been written & posted by Ajit Patel.