Description

Oatgum is a natural hydrocolloid derived from oats, widely recognized for its functional properties as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. Its significance lies in providing clean-label, plant-based solutions for texture modification and moisture retention in various formulations. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the food, personal care, and nutraceutical industries seeking natural and sustainable alternatives to synthetic additives.

Application

• Food & Beverage: Acts as a natural thickener, stabilizer, and fat replacer in sauces, dressings, dairy alternatives, baked goods, and gluten-free products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and hair care products for its skin-soothing, film-forming, and viscosity-enhancing properties.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical: Serves as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations and as a source of soluble dietary fiber in supplement products.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a bio-based adhesive, binder in paper coatings, or a viscosity modifier in certain specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oatgum
CAS No.	73020-09-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Oat β-Glucan; Oat Fiber Gum; (1→3)(1→4)-β-D-Glucan; Avena Sativa Gum; Oat Derived Soluble Fiber; Oat Bran Gum; Cereal β-Glucan; Mixed-Linkage β-Glucan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oatgum is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure consistent purity and performance. We offer grades compliant with relevant food safety standards, including FCC guidelines. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as β-glucan content, purity, and microbiological limits is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and traceability.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to cream-colored fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (β-Glucan Content)	≥ 70%
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
Ash	≤ 5.0%
Protein (N x 6.25)	≤ 10.0%
Particle Size	95% min. passes through 80 mesh
Microbiological Criteria	Meets standard food-grade specifications

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