Tragacanth gum, with the CAS number 9000 - 65 - 1, is a natural polysaccharide obtained from the sap of several species of Astragalus shrubs. Our high - quality tragacanth gum is sourced from reliable suppliers and processed under strict quality control measures to ensure its purity and effectiveness. It appears as a white to yellowish powder, odorless or with a very faint characteristic odor. The gum has excellent water - solubility and forms a highly viscous solution when hydrated. Its viscosity can be adjusted according to the concentration and temperature of the solution. The pH value of a 1% tragacanth gum solution typically ranges from 4.5 to 7.5.
Tragacanth gum has a wide range of applications in various industries.
Food Industry: It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food products. For example, it can be added to ice cream to improve its texture and prevent the formation of ice crystals, making the ice cream smoother and creamier. In salad dressings, it helps to keep the oil and water phases from separating, ensuring a homogeneous mixture.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Tragacanth gum is utilized as a binder in tablet formulations. It helps to hold the tablet ingredients together, ensuring the integrity of the tablet during manufacturing, storage, and handling. It can also be used as a suspending agent in liquid medications to keep the active ingredients evenly dispersed.
Textile Industry: In textile printing, it serves as a thickening agent for printing pastes. It allows the dyes to be applied precisely to the fabric, resulting in sharp and clear prints.
Cosmetics Industry: It is added to creams, lotions, and gels to improve their consistency and stability. It gives these products a smooth and luxurious feel, and helps to prevent the separation of different phases.
Preparation of Solution: First, slowly sprinkle the tragacanth gum powder into cold water while stirring continuously. This helps to prevent the formation of lumps. The recommended ratio of gum to water depends on the desired viscosity. For a general - purpose thickening, a ratio of 1 - 3% (w/v) can be used. After adding the gum, continue to stir for several hours or until the gum is fully hydrated. Heating the solution gently can speed up the hydration process, but avoid overheating as it may degrade the gum.
Application in Different Industries:
- In the food industry, add the prepared tragacanth gum solution to the food mixture during the mixing process. Adjust the amount according to the specific requirements of the product.
- In the pharmaceutical industry, mix the gum evenly with other tablet ingredients before compression. For liquid medications, add the gum solution and stir well to ensure uniform suspension.
- In the textile industry, incorporate the gum into the printing paste and mix thoroughly. Apply the printing paste to the fabric using the appropriate printing method.
- In the cosmetics industry, add the gum solution to the cosmetic formulation during the emulsification or mixing stage, and adjust the formulation as needed.
Food Industry Case: A well - known ice cream manufacturer was facing issues with the formation of ice crystals in their product, which affected the texture and口感. They decided to use our high - quality tragacanth gum. By adding 1.5% (w/v) of tragacanth gum solution to their ice cream mix, they were able to significantly reduce the formation of ice crystals. The ice cream became smoother and creamier, and consumer satisfaction increased by 20% according to market research.
Pharmaceutical Industry Case: A pharmaceutical company was having difficulty with the binding of their new tablet formulation. The tablets were crumbling during handling and storage. After incorporating 2% (w/w) of tragacanth gum as a binder, the tablets had improved hardness and integrity. The production yield increased from 80% to 95%, and the number of defective tablets was greatly reduced.
Textile Industry Case: A textile printing company was using a traditional thickening agent that was not providing sharp prints. They switched to our tragacanth gum. By using a 2% (w/v) tragacanth gum solution
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