Cassia Tora Gum

Cassia Tora seeds (Cassia Tora L., Cassia obtusifolia L., Caesalpiniaceae) is subject to different mechanical cleaning steps in order to remove other impurities, such as, farm waste, undeveloped seeds and stones.

After cleaning the seeds are dehusked and de-germed by milling and screening to get cassia tora splits. The splits are ground to a uniform small particle size powder.

Cassia gum powder is also known as cassia powder, cassia tora powder, cassia tora splits powder, cassia gum split powder.

Cassia gum is a natural gelling agent. It has application in pet food, food and industrial.

Cassia splits powder is often used in conjunction with carrageenan and replace the use of Locust Bean Gum or Carob Gum or Guar Gum Splits. They are mostly used in preparing air fresheners in the form of gels.

Cassia gum is used as thickeners, emulsifiers, foam stabilizers, moisture retention agents and texturizing agents in cheese, frozen dairy desserts, mixes and poultry products. They are used in all meat containing dishes including salads, appetizers, frozen multi course meat meals and sandwich ingredients prepared by commercial processing or using commercially processed meats with home preparation.

Cassia gum is aslo surfactant, a water soluble agent and an active ingredient the cassia tora is often used in personal care products. The cationic cassia derivatives are suitable for preparation of personal care like cosmetics, toiletries and cosmeceuticals.