Tara Gum
Tara Gum is a gum derived from the seeds of the Tara tree, Caesalpinia Spinosa, a small tree native to Peru. Our Solgum gum is produced through a special grinding process of the endosperm from the seeds contained in the Tara pods.
Solgum (Tara Gum) is a galactomannan with a structure and functionalities similar to those of locust bean gum and guar gum. Tara Gum offers food processors many advantages across a wide range of applications in fat-free, full-fat, and low-fat products.
The Foreign Domestic Chemicals manufacturing plant in Lima, Peru, produces Solgum in a GMP-certified facility with an integrated BRC and HACCP system. We manufacture various mesh sizes in food-grade and technical grades.
Superior Performance in Food Formulations
Solgum is used in ice cream, cultured dairy products, functional beverages, baked goods, condiments, and sauces. In frozen desserts, it provides a fat-mimicking effect, a creamy texture, and a smooth mouthfeel without masking the flavor.
In addition, it offers solubility and viscosity in cold water, requires up to 20–25% less usage than locust bean gum, and works synergistically with carrageenan, xanthan gum, and agar to improve gels and reduce syneresis.
Main Benefits
Superior stability and texture
Tara gum provides excellent stability and viscosity, improving the texture of dairy products, ice cream, sauces, and beverages. Its rheological properties allow for creamier textures without a gummy aftertaste.
A natural and biodegradable alternative
As a plant-based polysaccharide, it is a non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible ingredient, ideal for food formulations and applications that aim to replace synthetic additives with more sustainable options.
Synergy with other hydrocolloids
Tara gum works synergistically with kappa-carrageenan, xanthan gum, and agar, increasing gel strength, improving stability, and reducing syneresis in a wide range of applications.
Industrial and functional versatility
In addition to its use in food as a thickener and stabilizer, tara gum is used in edible coatings, films, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications, thanks to its solubility and pseudoplastic properties.
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