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Gums

The world of hydrocolloids bring a variety of solutions to thickening, stabilising and emulsifying needs. Whether you wish to improve mouth feel or produce a smoother gel or to achieve a thicker suace, there is a Gum that can achieve the desired results.

Agar Agar (Gracilaria) Food Grade

Agar Agar (Gracilaria) Food Grade

A dried hydrophillic colloid extracted from certain marine algae of Rhodophyceae class

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Uses
Gelling, thickening, and stabilising agent used in Confectionery, Bakery and Dairy products.

Typical Analysis

Moisture
≤ 20%
Gel Strength
750 +/- 40 g/cm²
Starch
None detected.
Ash
≤ 6.5 %
pH
7 +/- 1
Particle Size
80 mesh
Melting Point
85-95 °C
Gellifying Point
38-45 °C
Lead
≤5 ppm
Arsenic
≤3 ppm
Mercury
≤1 ppm
Cadmium
≤1 ppm
Acid Insoluble Ashes
≤0.5%
Foreign Insoluble Matter
≤1%
Water absorption
≤75 ml
Gelatine and other proteins
None detected

Microbiological Analysis

Total Bacterial Count
<3000 colonies/g
E. Coli
Negative by test in 5 g.
Salmonella
Negative by test in 25 g.
Mould and yeast
<300 colonies/g

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Packaging
In 10 kilos boxes with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Good must be stored in a dry, odour free environment. Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.
Agar Agar Gelidium - Food Grade

Agar Agar Gelidium - Food Grade

A dried hydrophilic colloid extracted from seaweeds Gelidium Sesquipedale species. It is dissolved in boiling hot water and sets below 40 degrees C.

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Uses
Gelling, thickening, and stabilising agent used in Confectionery and Dairy products.

Typical Analysis

Moisture
<20%
Gel Strength
750 +/- 50 gr/cm²
Starch
Passes test.
Ash
<6.5%
pH gel
7 +/- 1
Presentation
Powder
Colour
White to yellowish white
Melting Point
88 +/- 5°C
Gellifying Point
35°C +/- 5°C
Acid Insoluble Ash
<0.5%
Solubility
Insoluble in cold water; soluble in boiling water
Arsenic
< 3ppm (mg/kg)
Lead
< 5ppm (mg/kg)
Mercury
< 1ppm (mg;kg)
Cadmium
< 1ppm (mg/kg)

Microbiological Analysis

Total Bacterial Count
< 5,000/g
E. Coli
Absent in 5 g.
Salmonella
Absent in 5g.
Mycotoxins
Absent
Additives
Absent
Odour
Absent
Total plate count
< 5000 colonies/g
Mould and yeast
<300 colonies/g

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Packaging
In 20 kilos boxes with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.
CMC - Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

CMC - Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is an anionic water soluble polymer derived from cellulose.

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Uses
CMC is widely used in frozen Desserts, Protein Food, Canned Food, Beverages, Icings, Dressings, Instant Noodles, Meats, Confectionery, Dairy and others.

Typical Analysis

Appearance
Free flowing powder
Moisture
≤10
Viscosity (cps)
3500 - 4500 (1%,LVT, 30rpm, sp. 4)
pH
6.0~8.5
Particle Size
100Mesh

Microbiological Analysis

Salmonella
Absent/g
Coliforms
Absent/g
Total plate count
≤5000
Mould and yeast
≤500

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Packaging
In 25 kilos boxes with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment.
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.
Guar Gum 3500/200

Guar Gum 3500/200

The material consists of a free flowing, buff coloured powder obtained from the endosperm of the seeds of the Guar plant, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. It disperses readily 20ºC in cold water to give 100% solubility.

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Uses
Guar is the most versatile of the Hydrocolloids family. It hydrates quickly in cold water and gives an excellent thickening solution.

It is used in food such as Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meats, Petfood, Sauces, Syrups, Toppings and Fillings.

Industrial uses: Printing, Textile, Paper, Tobacco and Oil (Fracking) industries.

Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical: Lotions, creams, tablets, etc

Typical Analysis

Appearance
White to off white powder
Moisture
15% (Max)
Protein
7% (Max)
A.I.M
7% (Max)
Starch
Negative
Viscosity (cps)
3500 - 4000 cps
Ash
1% (Max)
pH
6 to 7
200 mesh (75 Microns)
96 - 97% min
Gum Content
80.0 to 85% min

Microbiological Analysis

E. Coli
<1cfu/g
Salmonella
Absent in 25 gr
Total plate count
5000 cfu/g max
Mould and yeast
200 cfu/g max
Coagulase
Negative
Bacilius Cereus/g
Negative
Pentachlorophenol
Not more than 0.01mg/kg
Furfural mg/kg
NMT 1.0
Arsenic mg/kg
NMT 3.0
Lead mg/kg
NMT 2.0
Mercury mg/kg
NMT 1.0
Cardmium mg/kg
NMT 1.0
Cadmium mg/kg
NMT 1.0
Organic Peroxides
Not more than 0.7meq

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Packaging
In 25 kilos boxes/bags with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Country of origin: India
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room. Spillages of powder may occur during transportation and usage. These would become slippery when wet. Any spillages of this sort should be brushed up initially with any residue being hosed down well.
Guar Gum 5000/200

Guar Gum 5000/200

The material consists of a free flowing, buff coloured powder obtained from the endosperm of the seeds of the Guar plant, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. It disperses readily 20ºC in cold water to give 100% solubility.

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Uses
Guar is the most versatile of the Hydrocolloids family. It hydrates quickly in cold water and gives an excellent thickening solution.

It is used in food such as Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meats, Petfood, Sauces, Syrups, Toppings and Fillings.

Industrial uses: Printing, Textile, Paper, Tobacco and Oil (Fracking) industries.

Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical: Lotions, creams, tablets, etc

Typical Analysis

Appearance
White to off white powder
Moisture
12% (Max)
Protein
7% (Max)
A.I.M
7% (Max)
Starch
Negative
Viscosity (cps)
5000 cps Minimum
Ash
1% (Max)
pH
6 to 7
Particle Size
200 micron: 96-97% pass
200 mesh (75 Microns)
95% passing
Gum Content
80.0 to 85%min
Protein
7% max

Microbiological Analysis

E. Coli
<1 cfu/g
Salmonella
Absent in 25 gr
Odour
Free from off odours
Total plate count
Less than 5000
Mould and yeast
Less than 200 cfu/g
Coagulase
Negative
Bacilius Cereus/g
Negative
Organic Peroxides
NMT 0.7 meq
Pentachlorophenol
Not more than 0.01 mg/kg
Furfural mg/kg
NMT 1.0
Arsenic
NMT 3.0
Lead mg/kg
NMT 2.0
Mercury mg/kg
NMT 1.0
Cadmiun mg/kg
NMT 1.0

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Packaging
In 25 kilos boxes with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Country of origin: India
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room. Spillages of powder may occur during transportation and usage. These would become slippery when wet. Any spillages of this sort should be brushed up initially with any residue being hosed down well.
Lecithin (Soya)

Lecithin (Soya)

It is a free flowing powder made from non-GMO soy beans.

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Uses
As an emulsifier, stabiliser and preservative in all types of food products.

Typical Analysis

Appearance
Creamy to yellow light brown powder
Moisture
Max 1%

Microbiological Analysis

Total Bacterial Count
Max. 1000/g
Salmonella and E. Coli
Absent in 25g
E. Coli
Absent in 1g
Coliforms
Absent in 25 g
Mould and yeast
Max. 100/g

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Packaging
20 kilo boxes.
Storage
Keep in a dry and airy environment.
Locust Bean Gum - 1st Quality

Locust Bean Gum - 1st Quality

A white to yellowish white, nearly odourless powder also called Carob Gum. It is obtained from the ground endosperm of the seeds (from the pod) of the carob tree (Ceratonia Siliqua L.- Taub. Fam. Leguminosae). The tree produces pods (Locust Beans) also known as St John’s bread (the Manna that came from Heaven). The tree only grows 20kms inland from the Mediterranean Sea.

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Uses
Gelling, thickening, stabilising and emulsifier agent used in Bakery, Dairy products, Soup and Sauces, Spreads, Petfoods, Frozen Dairy Desserts, Fruit preparations and Frozen Fruit, Salad Dressings, Meat Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Bread, Breakfast Cereal and others.

Typical Analysis

Protein
Max 7
A.I.M
Max 4
Galactomannans
Min 75
Starch
Negative
Viscosity (cps)
Min 2400- Max 3000
Ash
Max 12
pH
5.4 -7
Loss of drying
Max 15
Particle Size
Pass 250 µm = 100. Pass 75 µm = Max 35

Microbiological Analysis

Total Bacterial Count
Max 5000.
E. Coli
Neg 1g
Salmonella
Neg 25 g
Coliforms
Neg 1g
Mould and yeast
Max 500

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Packaging
In 25 kilo 3 ply paper bags with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or handle the product in an airy room.
Tara Gum - High Viscosity

Tara Gum - High Viscosity

Tara Gum Powder is obtained by milling the endosperm of the Tara Seed by mechanical methods. It is a premium grade where high purity, high viscosity and superior whiteness is desired.

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Uses
Gelling, thickening and stabilising agent used in Sauces, Dressings, Ice Cream, Confectionery and Dairy products.

Typical Analysis

Moisture
Max 12%
Protein
Max 3%
Galactomannans
Min 85%
Starch
Not detected
Viscosity (cps)
5500-6800 cps (Solution at 1%, 25°C, 20 RPM, spindle #4)
Ash
Max 1.5%
pH
5-7.5
Colour
White Powder
Odour
Odourless
Fats
Max 0.75%
Insolubles in Acid
Max 2%
Lead
Max 2 mg/kg
Arsenic
Max 3 mg/kg
Mercury
Max 1 mg/kg
Cadmium
Max 1 mg/kg
Total Heavy Metals
Max 20 mg/kg (Cu +Zn)
Passing through mesh 100
>95%

Microbiological Analysis

Total Bacterial Count
2000 ufc/g
E. Coli
<100 ufc/g
Salmonella
Negative in 25 g
Coliforms
< 1ufc/g
Total plate count
< 200 ufc/g
Mould and yeast
< 100 ufc/g

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Packaging
In 25 kilo 3 ply paper bags with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment.
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or handle the product in an airy room.
Xanthan Gum - 200mesh

Xanthan Gum - 200mesh

Xanthan Gum is a hydrocolloid obtained by corn fermentation and subsequently purified.

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Uses
Xanthan is also a very versatile product similar used to replace Guar in some applications.

It is used in food such as Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meats, Petfood, Sauces, Syrups, Toppings and Fillings.

Industrial uses: Printing, Textile, Paper, Tobacco and Oil (Fracking) industries.

Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical: Lotions, creams, tablets, etc

Typical Analysis

Appearance
White-like or light yellow free flowing powder
Viscosity (cps)
1% gum in 1% KCl (60rpm) 1200-1700cps
Ash
≤16%
pH
Value (1% solution) 6.0-8.0
Loss of drying
≤15%
Particle Size
200 mesh (75μm) - Not less than 92% through
Ethanol and Propane
≤500ppm
Total Nitrogen
<1.5%
Pyruvic Acid
≥1.5%
Lead
≤2ppm
Shear Ratio
≥6.5
V1/V2
1.02 - 1.45

Microbiological Analysis

E. Coli
Negative in 5g
Salmonella
Absent
Coliforms
≤0.3
Total plate count
≤2000 cfu/g
Mould and yeast
≤100 cfu/g
Heavy Metals
<20 mg/kg
Arsenic
<3 mg/kg
Lead
<2 mg/kg
Cadmiun
<1 mg/kg
Mercury
<1 mg/kg
Xanthomonas Camp/1g
Viable cells absent
Assay (%)
91-108
Ethanol (mg/kg)
≤500
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in Ethanol

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Packaging
In 25 kilos bags/boxes with inner polythene liner.
Storage
Goods must be stored in a dry, odour free environment.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.
Xanthan Gum - 80mesh

Xanthan Gum - 80mesh

Xanthan Gum is a hydrophilic biological polysaccharide, which is made from corn starch after the processes of fermentation with Xanthomonas Campestris, extraction, drying and grinding. Benefited by its superior thickening and stabilising effect, shear resistance and unique pseudo-plasticity rheological property. Xanthan Gum is widely used in food pharmaceutical, fine chemical, oil drilling and other fields.

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Uses
Xanthan is also a very versatile product similar used to replace Guar in some applications.

It is used in food such as Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meats, Petfood, Sauces, Syrups, Toppings and Fillings.

Industrial uses: Printing, Textile, Paper, Tobacco and Oil (Fracking) industries.

Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical: Lotions, creams, tablets, etc

Typical Analysis

Appearance
White-like or light yellow free flowing powder
Viscosity (cps)
1% gum in 1% KCl (60rpm) 1200-1700cps
Ash
≤16%
pH
Value (1% solution) 6.0-8.0
Loss of drying
≤15%
Particle Size
Particle Size 80mesh (180 μm) Not less than 95% through
Ethanol and Propane
≤500ppm
Total Nitrogen
≤1.5%
Pyruvic Acid
≥1.5%
Lead
≤2ppm
Whiteness
≥50
Shear Ratio
≥6.5
V1/V2
1.02 - 1.45

Microbiological Analysis

E. Coli
Negative in 5g
Salmonella
Negative in 10g
Coliforms
≤0.3
Total plate count
≤2000 cfu/g
Mould and yeast
≤100 cfu/g
Assay (%)
91-108
Xanthomonas campestris
Negative in 1g
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in Ethanol
Ethanol (mg/kg)
≤500

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Packaging
In 25 kilos kraft paper bags, paper drum and carton, all with inner polythene bags.
Storage
Goods must be stored ventilated, clean, dry and cool place. It cannot be stored with poisonous, harmful and corrosive substances.
Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacturing date under the above storage conditions with the original packaging intact.
Other Health Hazards
It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.
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