Description

Drosera Gum is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide gum, also known as Sundew Gum, with the CAS registry number 65666-28-6. This specialized hydrocolloid serves as a valuable natural thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifying agent, prized for its unique rheological properties and biocompatibility. It is a critical functional ingredient for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking clean-label and natural formulation solutions.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a natural thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in sauces, dressings, dairy products, and confectionery to improve texture and shelf-life.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Employed as a binder, disintegrant, and sustained-release matrix in tablet manufacturing, and as a viscosity enhancer in liquid suspensions and syrups.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Serves as an excipient in capsule and softgel formulations, providing a natural alternative to synthetic polymers.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a film-forming agent, thickener, and stabilizer in lotions, creams, gels, and hair care products for enhanced sensory attributes.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Utilized as a bio-adhesive, a component in water-based paints and coatings, and in various specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Drosera Gum
CAS No.	65666-28-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sundew Gum; Drosera Extract Gum; Polysaccharide from Drosera; Drosera Polysaccharide; Drosera Mucilage; Natural Plant Gum (Drosera); Drosera sp. Gum
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Drosera Gum is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications, with specifications aligned with industry standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and relevant pharmacopoeial guidelines. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, microbiological limits, and physical parameters, ensuring traceability and compliance for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Polysaccharide)	Min. 85%
Loss on Drying	Max. 10.0%
Ash Content	Max. 5.0%
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Viscosity (specified concentration)	To be specified per grade
Total Plate Count	< 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	< 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.