Cassia gum

Cassia gum (CAS 11078-30-1), also approved as E427, is a natural polysaccharide derived from the endosperm of Senna obtusifolia seeds.

Where is Cassia gum used?

• Food manufacturing: stabiliser for dairy analogues, pet food and processed meat products
• Textile and paper processing: sizing and coating agent that improves surface strength and reduces fibre breakage
• Construction: thickener in tile adhesives, joint compounds and cement-based mortars
• Home care: rheology modifier in liquid detergents and cleaning gels
• It functions as a thickener and gelling agent.

Commercial specifications

• Particle size and viscosity grades offered to suit processing equipment and end-use viscosity targets