Description

Karaya Gum is a natural polysaccharide exudate obtained from the Sterculia urens tree, valued for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties. This high-quality hydrocolloid is essential for formulators seeking a natural, plant-based ingredient with superior water-binding capacity. It serves as a critical functional additive for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, where consistent viscosity and texture control are paramount.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in dairy products, dressings, sauces, and bakery fillings. It also functions as a binder in processed meats and a texturizer in low-calorie foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, a stabilizer in suspensions and emulsions, and a key ingredient in dental adhesives and ostomy rings.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a film-forming agent, thickener, and stabilizer in hair gels, creams, lotions, and facial masks, providing a smooth texture and enhanced product stability.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Serves as an adhesive in paper and textile industries, a binder in water-based paints and coatings, and a flocculant in water treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Karaya Gum
CAS No.	9000-36-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sterculia Gum; Indian Tragacanth; Kadaya Gum; Katilo Gum; Gum Karaya; Bassora Tragacanth; Indian Gum; Sterculia urens gum
EINECS	232-539-4

Quality Control

Our Karaya Gum is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. We offer grades compliant with Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical standards. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying parameters such as viscosity, purity, ash content, and microbiological safety.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent caking and degradation from atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to tan granules or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Viscosity (1% solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 20.0%
Total Ash	≤ 8.0%
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 1.0%
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard specifications

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