Cassia Gum Powder - Cassia Gum Powder Supplier,Cassia Gum Powder Exporter

Product Code : CASSIA-1 Brand Name :AFG

Product Specification

Cassia Gum Powder

Cassia Gum powder is derived from Cassia Tora having a family name Caesalpinaceae, botanical name is Cassia Tora and common names are SICKLE POD, SICKLE SENNA, FOETID CASSIA, TOVARA, COFFEE POD, CHAKVAD. Cassia Tora is a weed (wild crop).

These seeds grow in the dry soils and in the tropical regions of India, in both hot and wet tropical climates. A typical cassia consists of 1-2% volatile cassia oil. This oil basically brings the spicy and aromatic flavors in any preparations in which it is applied.

Cassia is basically a slim evergreen tree. In order to harvest this tree the bark of the tree is sown to grow a cassia crop. The cassia tree is 65 feet height.

Cassia Tora has natural gelling properties.

The Physical and Chemical Properties of Cassia Tora Powder

Cassia Tora Powder is basically Off White To Yellowish in color, with
Moisture content : 06 to 12%,
Fiber : 05 to 10%,
Gum : 75 to 80%
Odorless
Protein : 04 to 06 %
Ash : 0.5 to 1.0%
Viscosity : Hot Viscosity 5% sol. Brookfield. Spindle No. 6, 20 RPM @ 25^oC. TEMP, 30,000, 50,000 CPS.
Acid Insoluble : 03 to 05%
Fat : 0.5 to 1.0 %
pH : 6.0 - 7.5
Gel Stern : 500 Min.
Chrysophanic Acid: Max. 10 PPM.

Cassia Tora Powder Number ( Cassia Powder )

E No. of Cassia Powder: E499

Regulatory Information

Cassia gum is approved for use in Europe by the Commission Directive (EEC No. E 499) and is listed in the Annex of the Council Directive (70/524/EEC) as a stabilizer (thickening and gelling agent) in the manufacture of canned pet foods (for cats and dogs).
It is also approved for use in Japan and is listed as a food additive in The Ministry of Health and Welfare Announcement No. 160 (10 August 1995).
A panel of experts in the areas of toxicology, pharmacology and food science was assembled to review the safety of cassia gum for use as a thickening agent in human and pet foods in the United States.
The available data on cassia gum and structurally related gums demonstrate a lack of toxic effects in animals. This review is the basis for the consideration of cassia gum as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) under conditions of its intended use as a thickening agent in human and pet foods.
Abbreviations: FFDCA, Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; GRAS, generally recognized as safe; NTP, National Toxicology Program; OECD, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; PADI, possible average daily intake

Technical Specification - Cassia Tora Powder

Naturally sourced Cassia Tora for Food Products and Gelling.
Cassia Tora Exporter from INDIA.
Cassia Tora is generally used as an excellent and reasonable stabilizer as well as gelling agent in many aqueous systems. Technical specification of 60 mesh cassia powder and 150 mesh cassia powder are mentioned below and E499 Cassia tora, E499 Cassia Powder are also available from Altrafine gums, Ahmedabad, India.

Product : Cassia Tora Powder - 60 Mesh

Used for Stabiliser, Binding & Gelling, Thickening.

Organoleptic:

Colour : Off White To Yellowish
Odour : Practically Odourless.

Properties :

Physical & Chemical

Moisture:	MAX. 12 %	Protein (N X 6.25):	MAX. 06 %
Fiber:	MAX. 10 %	Gum (By Diff.):	MIN. 80 %
Ash:	MAX. 1.0 %	Acid Insoluble:	MAX. 05 %
Fat:	MAX. 1.0 %	pH:	6.0 - 7.5

Viscosity :

Hot Viscosity 5% sol. Brookfield. Spindle No. 6, 20 RPM @ 25^oC. TEMP, 30,000 50,000 CPS.

Gel Stern :

500

Chrysophanic Acid:

Max. 10 PPM.

Particle Distribution :

60 Mesh Pass Thru 80 100 %

Packing :

25Kg. Net HDPE Poly Woven Paper Bags Inside Liner.

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