An Introduction to Cassia Gum Powder

Cassia Tora seeds (Cassia Tora L., Cassia obtusifolia L., Caesalpiniaceae) undergo various steps of cleaning so that all its impurities like the farm waste and undeveloped seeds and stones are removed when subjected through a mechanical process.

After a thorough cleaning is done, the seeds are de-husked and de-germed by the milling and screening process to get what is called the cassia Tora splits. Subsequently, the splits are ground finely to obtain uniform particles of size.

The Cassia gum powder is known by many names like cassia powder, cassia tora powder, cassia tora splits powder.

The Cassia Gum Powder E499 finds its application in pet foods while the Cassia Gum Powder E427 is used as a food additive majorly. It is a natural gelling agent and is acclaimed to have extensive industrial uses all over the world.

Cassia Gum Powder Number

CAS No. of Galactomannan 11078-30-1
INS No. 427
EINECS No. 234-299-6
EEC No. E499
Australia AAFCO Approved
USA Approved by FDA, AAFCO for pet food

Cassia Tora Powder international listings

  • United States TSCA
  • Australia AICS
  • Canada NDSL
  • Europe EINECS
  • Korea ECL

The GMP certified Cassia gum powder is most often used after combining with the carrageenan and is more suitable than its combination with Locust Bean Gum or Carob Gum. This combination can help prepare air fresheners in the form of gels.

The other important uses include products like mixes, cheese, frozen dairy desserts where it performs the role of thickeners, moisture retention agents, foam stabilizers, emulsifiers, and texturizing agents. Salads, multi-course meat meals, appetizers as well as sandwich ingredients are also known to be prepared with the refined Cassia Gum Powder.

In the field of personal care products due to its property of water solubility and as a surfactant, it is used in the manufacturing of cosmetics, toiletries, and other health care products like topical and non-topical pharmaceuticals, gels, creams, pastes, ointments, and capsules.

Regulatory Information of Cassia Gum

Europe has approved the use of cassia gum under the commission directive EEC No. E499. It is also listed in council directive (70/524/EEC) annex to be used in manufacturing of canned pet food in the form of thickener, stabilizer and also a gelling effect. When used upto the maximum level of 2%, the cassia gum can be recognized as a “GRAS”. Most important uses of cassia gum is in cheese, jellies, baked foods and jams.

Cassia gum is popularly used as food additive in Japan, after the announcement number 160(10/08/1995) by the ministry of health and welfare.

Studies indicate that these structurally related gums lack a toxic effect in animals. This makes it a viable option and to be recognized as safe (GRAS) under its applicability in pet and human foods in the form of thickener.

Abbreviations: FFDCA, Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

  • PADI - Possible Average Daily Intake
  • NTP - National Toxicology Program
  • GRAS - Generally Recognized As Safe
  • OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

The combination of Cassia Gum and carrageenan can formulate thermoplastic gels with an excellent retorting property that makes them stable and can even increase the strength of the gel. These gums cannot form gels on their own and when combined with Xanthum can form cohesive elastic gels. Due to the unique branched structure of polysaccharide galactose/mannose in refined cassia gum powder as compared to other galactomannans it can form the most efficient gels with Xanthum Gum.

 
Gelling Agent Texturizing Agent
Emulsifier Thickener
Stabilizer Natural Fiber
Bonding agent Moisture retention agent

Properties of Cassia Gum

The food-grade cassia gum powder is high in molecular weight which is (approx. 200,000-300,000) polysaccharide that consists primarily of a linear chain of 1, 4-β-D-mannopyranose units and 1, 6 linked α-D-galactopyranose units. With a ratio of 5:1 of mannose to galactose, it is similar to the carob bean gum, tara gum, and guar gum from the context of their chemical properties and structures.

Cassia Gum Chemical Structure

Synergistic properties with Carrageenan or Xanthan Gum

When combined with carrageenan it can form firm thermoplastic gels with an increased level of gel strength. This is due to the unique branched polysaccharide galactose/mannose structure of cassia gum. Cassia is excellent at the formation of gels along with xanthan gums and other galactomannans thereby resulting in allowing lower hydrocolloid level formation in final formulations. Hence resulting in uniquely branched structure of polysaccharide mannose or galactose structure.

Translation of Cassia Gum in Diffrent Languages

Catalan: Goma cassia
Croatian: Cassia guma
Danish: Cassiagummi
Dutch: Cassiapitmeel
Finnish: Cassiakumi
French: Gomme de cassia
German: Cassiakernmehl
Polish: Gumy cassia
Portuguese: Goma de cassia
Romanian: Guma de cassia
Slovenian: Guma cassia
Spanish: Goma cassia

Physical and Chemical properties of cassia gum powder

  • Color Yellow
  • Oder Odorless
  • Texture Free flowing fine powder
  • Solubility Hot Water
  • Gel Strength 500 Min
  • Chrysophanic Acid 2 PPM Max.
Particle size (Mesh) 60 100
Hot Viscosity 2 Hours (5% Sol. Brookfield RVT Viscometer 25°C, Spindle No. 4, 20 rpm) 20,000 Cps to 60,000 Cps 20,000 Cps to 60,000 Cps
Appearance Yellow Powder Yellow off-white Powder
Moisture 12% Max. 12% Max.
Protein 5% Max. 5% Max.
Ash 1.0% Max. 1.0% Max.
Acid Insoluble Residue(A.I.R.) 3% Max. 3% Max.
Gum Content (by difference) 80% Min. 80% Min.
Ph (1% Solution) 5.5–7.0 5.5–7.0
Fat - -
Specification Cassia Gum 60 Mesh Cassia Gum 100 Mesh

Storage and Shelf Life

  • Store in dry and fresh place, sheltered from light.
  • Shelf life is 2 years from date of production.

Cassia Gum Powder Packaging

Packing will be done as per customer requirement like 25kg, 50lbs or 600 to 1000kg and 2000lbs. To know more about Cassia Gum applications

  • HDPE Poly woven paper bag with inside liner
  • Multi walled paper bags.
  • Jumbo bags / Big bags

Applications of Cassia Gum Powder

 

Pet Food

 

Air Freshners

 

Toothpaste

 

Frozen Foods

 

Foods

 

Miscellaneous

Cassia Gum Powder FAQs

Cassia Gum Powder is a natural gelling agent derived from Cassia Tora seeds (Cassia Tora L., Cassia obtusifolia L., Caesalpiniaceae) with extensive industrial uses worldwide. It is also known by several names including Cassia Powder, Cassia Tora Powder, and Cassia Tora Splits Powder. In different languages it is referred to as Gomme de Cassia (French), Cassiakernmehl (German), Goma Cassia (Spanish/Catalan), Cassiapitmeel (Dutch), Goma de Cassia (Portuguese), Cassiagummi (Danish), Cassiakumi (Finnish), Cassia Guma (Croatian), Gumy Cassia (Polish), Guma de Cassia (Romanian), and Guma Cassia (Slovenian).

Cassia Tora seeds are first subjected to various steps of cleaning through a mechanical process to remove all impurities including farm waste, undeveloped seeds, and stones. After thorough cleaning, the seeds are de-husked and de-germed through milling and screening to obtain Cassia Tora Splits. The splits are then ground finely to obtain uniform particles of size, resulting in Cassia Gum Powder.

The key regulatory identifiers for Cassia Gum Powder are: CAS No. of Galactomannan – 11078-30-1; INS No. – 427; EINECS No. – 234-299-6; EEC No. – E499. Cassia Gum Powder E499 is used in pet foods while Cassia Gum Powder E427 is used as a food additive.

Cassia Gum Powder holds approvals and listings across major markets: it is approved by the FDA and AAFCO for pet food use in the USA; AAFCO approved in Australia; Europe has approved it under commission directive EEC No. E499 and listed it under council directive (70/524/EEC) for use in canned pet food; approved as a food additive in Japan after announcement number 160 (10/08/1995) by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It is also internationally listed under United States TSCA, Australia AICS, Canada NDSL, Europe EINECS, and Korea ECL.

GRAS stands for Generally Recognized As Safe. When used up to the maximum level of 2%, Cassia Gum can be recognized as GRAS. Studies indicate that these structurally related gums lack a toxic effect in animals, making Cassia Gum a viable and safe option for use in pet and human foods as a thickener.

The key regulatory abbreviations used in Cassia Gum documentation are: FFDCA – Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; PADI – Possible Average Daily Intake; NTP – National Toxicology Program; GRAS – Generally Recognized as Safe; OECD – Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. These are important references for B2B buyers conducting regulatory compliance reviews across global markets.

Cassia Gum Powder performs multiple functional roles: it acts as a Gelling Agent, Thickener, Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Texturizing Agent, Natural Fiber, Bonding Agent, Moisture Retention Agent, and Foam Stabilizer. Due to its water solubility and surfactant properties, it is also used in personal care and pharmaceutical applications.

Cassia Gum Powder has extensive applications: in food — cheese, frozen dairy desserts, mixes, jellies, jams, baked foods, salads, multi-course meat meals, appetizers, and sandwich ingredients; in pet food; in air fresheners as gels when combined with carrageenan; in toothpaste; in frozen foods; in personal care — cosmetics, toiletries, gels, creams, pastes, and ointments; and in pharmaceuticals — topical and non-topical pharmaceuticals and capsules.

Due to its property of water solubility and as a surfactant, Cassia Gum Powder is used in the manufacturing of cosmetics, toiletries, and other healthcare products. This includes topical and non-topical pharmaceuticals, gels, creams, pastes, ointments, and capsules — making it a versatile ingredient for B2B buyers in the personal care and pharma sectors.

Cassia Gum Powder has important synergistic properties with other hydrocolloids. When combined with carrageenan, it forms firm thermoplastic gels with increased gel strength and excellent retorting properties that make them stable — this combination is more suitable than using Locust Bean Gum or Carob Gum. When combined with xanthan gum, it forms cohesive elastic gels, and due to the unique branched polysaccharide galactose/mannose structure of Cassia Gum, it forms the most efficient gels with xanthan compared to other galactomannans. These gums cannot form gels on their own.

With a mannose to galactose ratio of 5:1, Cassia Gum Powder is chemically similar to carob bean gum, tara gum, and guar gum in terms of chemical properties and structures. However, due to the unique branched structure of polysaccharide galactose/mannose in refined Cassia Gum Powder, it forms more efficient gels with xanthan gum compared to other galactomannans, and is more suitable when combined with carrageenan than Locust Bean Gum or Carob Gum.

Food-grade Cassia Gum Powder is a high molecular weight polysaccharide of approximately 200,000–300,000. It consists primarily of a linear chain of 1,4-β-D-mannopyranose units and 1,6 linked α-D-galactopyranose units, with a mannose to galactose ratio of 5:1.

Cassia Gum Powder manufactured by Avlast Hydrocolloids is GMP certified. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification is an important quality assurance credential for B2B buyers in food, pet food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, ensuring that the product is consistently produced and controlled according to defined quality standards.

The physical properties common to both grades are: Color – Yellow; Odour – Odorless; Texture – Free flowing fine powder; Solubility – Hot Water; Gel Strength – 500 Min; Chrysophanic Acid – 2 PPM Max. For both 60 mesh and 100 mesh grades: Hot Viscosity (2 Hours, 5% Sol.) – 20,000 to 60,000 Cps; Moisture – 12% Max.; Protein – 5% Max.; Ash – 1.0% Max.; Acid Insoluble Residue – 3% Max.; Gum Content – 80% Min.; pH (1% Solution) – 5.5–7.0. The 60 mesh grade appears as Yellow Powder while the 100 mesh grade appears as Yellow off-white Powder.

The microbiological specifications for both 60 mesh and 100 mesh grades of Cassia Gum Powder are: Total Plate Count – less than 5,000 per gram; Yeast and Moulds – less than 500 per gram; Coliforms/E. coli (10/gram) – Negative; Salmonella (25/gram) – Negative. These standards ensure product safety for food, pet food, and pharmaceutical applications.

The heavy metal specifications for Cassia Gum Powder (both 60 mesh and 100 mesh) are: Lead – 0.1 ppm Max.; Cadmium – 0.1 ppm Max.; Heavy Metal As Pb – 10 ppm Max.; Arsenic – 0.03 ppm Max.; Mercury – 0.03 ppm Max. These limits are critical quality parameters for buyers in food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

Cassia Gum Powder should be stored in a dry and fresh place, sheltered from light. Its shelf life is 2 years from the date of production. Proper storage conditions are essential for B2B buyers to maintain product quality and compliance throughout the supply chain.

Cassia Gum Powder packaging is done as per customer requirement and is available in quantities of 25 kg, 50 lbs, or 600 to 1000 kg and 2000 lbs. The packaging formats offered are HDPE poly woven paper bags with inside liner, multi-walled paper bags, and jumbo bags/big bags.

Cassia Gum Powder is available in two mesh grades — 60 mesh and 100 mesh. Both grades share the same viscosity range (20,000 to 60,000 Cps) and chemical specifications. The key difference is in appearance: the 60 mesh grade is a Yellow Powder while the 100 mesh grade is a Yellow off-white Powder, with 100 mesh being finer in particle size.

Avlast Hydrocolloids holds GMP certification for Cassia Gum Powder and the product carries approvals from FDA and AAFCO (USA), AAFCO (Australia), EEC E499 (Europe), and Japan's Ministry of Health and Welfare. It is also listed under TSCA (USA), AICS (Australia), NDSL (Canada), EINECS (Europe), and ECL (Korea) — making Avlast a compliant and preferred B2B supplier across regulated international markets.

Avlast Hydrocolloids has established export presence for bulk Cassia Gum Powder across Germany, Japan, France, Netherlands, Australia, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Philippines, Kenya, Thailand, Ghana, Taiwan, Peru, Hungary, Zambia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Poland, Guatemala, Brazil, Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Indonesia, Canada, Bangladesh, Brunei, Spain, Slovenia, Turkiye, Italy, and the United States, among others.

Yes, as a GMP certified manufacturer, Avlast Hydrocolloids offers private label manufacturing of Cassia Gum Powder. B2B buyers can customize mesh grade (60 or 100 mesh), packaging format and size (from 25 kg bags to 1000 kg jumbo bags), labelling, and quality parameters to meet specific market or brand requirements. To discuss private label or custom specifications, buyers can reach Avlast at info@avlasthydrocolloids.com or call +91-79-25830618.

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