Cassia gum

Cassia gum (CAS 11078-30-1), also approved as E427, is a natural polysaccharide derived from the endosperm of Senna obtusifolia seeds. It functions as a high-performance thickener and gelling agent. This versatile additive delivers viscosity control and texture modification across food and industrial formulations. In food manufacturing, it is used to stabilize dairy analogues, pet food, and processed meat products.

It is particularly effective where firm gel texture and water-binding are required. Textile and paper processors apply it as a sizing and coating agent to improve surface strength and reduce fiber breakage. In construction, this gum thickens tile adhesives, joint compounds, and cement-based mortars. It is essential for controlling workability and open time during the application of various building materials.

Home care formulators incorporate it into liquid detergents and cleaning gels as a rheology modifier. This maintains suspension stability under varying temperature conditions and improves product shelf life. The product is supplied as an off-white to pale yellow powder. It is available in food-grade specification meeting EU regulatory requirements, as well as technical grade for diverse industrial applications.

Particle size and viscosity grades are offered to suit specific processing equipment and end-use viscosity targets. This ensures optimal performance across a wide range of manufacturing environments.