A natural hydrocolloid (E 416) from central India, the world's main source of the gum.
Standardization & test methods
| Marker / grade | Assay | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Food grade (E 416) | Powder, multiple mesh sizes | FCC / EU spec |
| Pharma grade | Powder | IP / BP |
Need a different assay, method, particle size or carrier? We make to custom specifications.
Key facts
- Botanical source
- Sterculia urens Roxb.
- Plant part
- Gum exudate
- Appearance
- White to pinkish-tan powder, or tears
- Particle size
- Powder (mesh to specification), or whole tears
- Packaging
- 25 kg fiber drum with double food-grade LDPE liners. 1–5 kg aluminum foil bags for trial orders.
- Minimum order
- 25 kg (one drum). Trial lots from 1 kg.
- Lead time
- In-stock grades ship in 5–7 days. Made-to-spec lots ship in 2–3 weeks.
- Shelf life
- 24 months in unopened original packaging
Typical applications
Food thickener & stabilizerBulk-forming laxativesDenture adhesivesCosmetics
Supplied as an ingredient for further manufacture. Label claims for finished products are the responsibility of the brand owner and must comply with local regulations.
What you receive
- Certificate of Analysis (per lot)
- Technical data sheet / specification
- Safety data sheet (SDS)
- Heavy-metal & pesticide reports
- EtO / 2-CE report (EU)
- Allergen & non-GMO statements
- BSE/TSE & irradiation statements
- Residual-solvent statement
- Certificate of origin
- Organic / Kosher / Halal certificates*
* Where the producing facility holds the certification for this grade. See our quality standards for the full test panel and typical limits.
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