Cassia gum is comprised of at least 75% high molecular weight (approximately 200,000-300,000) polysaccharide consisting primarily of a linear chain of 1,4-β-D-mannopyranose units with 1,6 linked α-D-galactopyrSpecifications AppearanceYellow White/ brownish fine PowderTechnical SpecificationMoisture12% Max.Ph (1% M)5.5-8.5%(1%soln)Gum Content80% Min.Protein6% Max.StarchNegativeFat0.8% Max.Ash Content3% Max.Acid Insoluble Residue3% Max.Gel Strength500 Min.Hot Viscosities
(1% Solution)Brookfield 4/20@ 25oC
Temp. 50-500cps.GranulometeryOn 60 Mesh60% Min.Through 100 Mesh30% Max.Through -100 Mesh05% Min.MicrobiologicalAcrobic Plate Count/gm10000Molds & Yeast/gm500
Coliform/gm<3Ecoli / Coli formsNegativeSalmonellaNegativeCassia Gum Powder Number CAS No. of Cassia Gum Powder
(Galactomannan)11078-30-1INS NO for Cassia Gum Powder427EINECS No. of Cassia Gum Powder234-299-6EEC No. of Cassia Gum PowderE499Cassia Tora Powder International Listings Australia (AICS):ListedKorea:KE-17406