CASSIA GUM PETFOOD GRADE
Cassia Gum is derived from Seed of Cassia Tora after Cleaning, Endosperm Extraction and Milling in Powder Form. The endosperm comprises of a polysaccharide compound of galactose and mannose units.
Cassia Gum is Gelling agent and highly Synergetic to form gel with other ingredients:
Synergy with Carrageenan: Firm Thermoplastic Gel
Synergy with Xanthan Gum : Forms Viscoelastic Gel
Synergy with Algin : Forms Gel
Synergy with Carboxymethyl Celullulose(CMC): Forms Gel
Synergy with HydroxyEthyl Cellulose(HEC): Forms Gel
Properties
Thickening Ability: Having high thickening capacity, which helps improve the texture and consistency of pet food products.
Gelling Properties: When combined with other hydrocolloids like carrageenan, Cassia Gum forms strong gels, which are useful in creating the desired firmness and chewiness in pet treats and semi-moist foods.
Stabilization: Acts as a stabilizer, preventing the separation of ingredients in wet and canned pet foods, ensuring a uniform and stable product.
Moisture Retention:It effectively retains moisture, keeping pet foods fresh, soft, and palatable over time.
Viscosity Control: It provides excellent viscosity control, allowing manufacturers to achieve the desired thickness and texture in various pet food formulations.
Binding Capability: Helps binding ingredients together, improving the structural integrity of kibbles, pellets, and other dry pet foods.
Compatibility with Other Ingredients: It is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and other hydrocolloids, enhancing its versatility in different pet food formulations.
Heat Stability: Cassia Gum maintains its functional properties even under heat, making it suitable for processes involving cooking and sterilization.
Natural and Safe: As a natural product, Cassia Gum is safe for use in pet foods and meets regulatory standards, catering to the demand for natural and clean-label pet food products.
Neutral Taste and Odor: It has a neutral taste and odor, ensuring it does not affect the flavor profile of the pet food.
Applications
Wet and Canned Pet Foods: Used to enhance texture and consistency, making the product more palatable and visually appealing for pets.
Pet Treats and Semi-Moist Foods: Acts as a gelling agent, providing the desired chewiness and firmness in treats and semi-moist foods.
Dry Pet Foods: Helps in binding ingredients, improving the texture and structure of kibbles and pellets.
Pet Food Sauces and Gravies: Used to thicken and stabilize sauces and gravies, ensuring a smooth and consistent product.
Nutritional Supplements: Assists in binding and stabilizing nutrients, ensuring even distribution in supplements and enhancing their effectiveness.
Moisture Retention: Retains moisture in pet foods, keeping them fresh and appetizing for extended periods.
Clean Label Formulations: Ideal for natural and clean label pet food products, meeting consumer demand for healthier and more natural pet food options.
