Gum Karaya
Gum Karaya
Sourced from renowned vendors, this calcium and magnesium salt has a central chain of D-galactose, L-rhamnose and D-galacturonic acid units, with some side chains containing D-glucuronic acid. Used in various industries, this gum is offered at cost effective prices.
Gum Karaya is sorted in following four grades :
|
Grade/Spec |
Color |
BFOM |
Viscosity AT 1 % |
|
HPS |
White |
0.5 % max |
>1000 cps |
|
No.1 |
White with slight gray cast |
0.75% max |
>800 cps |
|
No.2 |
Light tan |
2% max |
>400 cps |
|
No.3 |
Tan |
3% max |
>300 cps |
Listed below are the various applications of our Gum Karaya :
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Used in dental adhesive products
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Used as a bulk laxative
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As an adhesive for ostomy rings
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It is used as a stabilizer for dairy products and frozen desserts
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It is used as an acid resistant stabilizer for sherbets, fruit ices and similar low pH products
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Colostomy bag fixings is the most common use of gum karaya
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Its principal food applications include ice creams, ice pops and salad dressings
