Recent Interest in Cassia Tora Powder Puts It Ahead of Other Hydrocolloids

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The cassia tora plant belongs to the leguminosae family and produces seeds and splits that have been found to have numerous industrial applications. The plant grows in hot, wet and tropical climates. Like other hydrocolloids, the cassia gum is derived from the endosperm of the seeds of the cassia tora plant. Harvesting is done when the seeds are ready and mature, mainly in the months of November to January. Endosperm halves, also called cassia tora splits are separated from the husk in a combination of processes, and the resulting splits, milled to form cassia tora powder.
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Increasing Demand of Cassia Gum Powder in Global Market

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The cassia obtusifolia or the cassia tora plant is in the Caesalpinaceae plant family and occurs mostly in the Indian sub continent, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Bhutan. It is an accepted food additive produced through grinding the seeds to give the cassia gum powder. Currently, India is the largest manufacturer of the cassia gum powder. The demand for the cassia gum powder is due to its usage in the food and beverage industry from manufacturers around the world and also the increasing usage in the food and feed industry.
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The Various Uses of Cassia Tora Gum Powder All Over the World

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Also known as sickle senna or senna pod, Cassia Tora-a dicot legume is mostly found in the Sothern part of western pacific and south eastern Asia. It is one of the plants, which form the roots to tips finds all-purpose use. India, China, Pakistan and many other south eastern countries are the major producers of Cassia Tora Powder. Being very affordable, the plant is widely grown and provides an economical advantage. Its wide application helps sustenance farmers and urban families to benefit for its nutritional as well as medicinal values.  There are various uses of the planted. They are stated as follows:

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