Tara gum

Tannins for Feed

Tara gum is a 100% natural stabilizer, gelling agent, and thickener.

It is obtained from the ground endosperm of tara seeds (Caesalpinia spinosa) by thermal and mechanical procedures.

It is chemically constituted by polysaccharides, mainly high molecular weight galactomannans.

In the food industry, it is used as a thickener and stabilizer for the preparation of instant soups and powdered or liquid condiments; in the production of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.
In the dairy industry, it is used for the preparation of yogurts, ice creams, and desserts.
In the baking industry, as a dough conditioner, it provides softness, improves texture, and retains moisture, prolonging the shelf life of products.
It is also used in the production of processed meats, confectionery, beverages, cereals, and dietetic products.
In the oil drilling industry, tara gum is an excellent drilling mud additive. Used in well work, it is necessary as an ingredient in fracture fluid formulations for oil and gas production.
It is also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.