Product Description
GUM TRAGACANTH is a versatile natural product widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, food additives, cosmetics, and textiles. It is a white to pale creamy powder or flakes with an odorless smell and a bland or mucilaginous taste. This product serves as a thickening agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, and gelling agent, forming viscous gels in water. With a purity of typically over 90%, it is considered biologically inert and resistant to microbial degradation. GUM TRAGACANTH is available in food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade, making it suitable for various applications.
FAQs of GUM TRAGACANTH:
Q: What are the primary applications of GUM TRAGACANTH?
A: GUM TRAGACANTH is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations, food additives, cosmetics, and textiles.
Q: What is the storage recommendation for GUM TRAGACANTH?
A: It is advised to store GUM TRAGACANTH in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
Q: What is the shelf life of GUM TRAGACANTH?
A: GUM TRAGACANTH has a shelf life of 2 years if stored under appropriate conditions.
Q: What is the density of GUM TRAGACANTH?
A: The density of GUM TRAGACANTH is 0.9 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3).
Q: What are the main components of GUM TRAGACANTH?
A: GUM TRAGACANTH is primarily composed of polysaccharides such as arabinogalactan and tragacanthic acid.