| Agar | Colony Gums | Agar is a dried hydrophilic, colloidal polygalactoside extracted from Gelidium Cartilagineum, Gracilaria Confervoides and related red algae. It acts as a gelling stabilizer. Agar is sold in bundles of thin, translucent strips of 0.2–1 cm. in width and 3...view more Agar is a dried hydrophilic, colloidal polygalactoside extracted from Gelidium Cartilagineum, Gracilaria Confervoides and related red algae. It acts as a gelling stabilizer. Agar is sold in bundles of thin, translucent strips of 0.2–1 cm. in width and 30–40 cm. in length. It is also available in cut, flaked, granulated, or powdered forms. Powdered Agar is white to pale yellow and practically odorless and tasteless. Food, bacteriological, medicinal and dental grades are available. Although it is indigestible, it has many applications in food, such as cream shells, piping gels, and pie fillings. view less | |
| Guar Gum | Colony Gums | Guar Gum is a white, to yellowish, odorless, powder derived from the guar plant. The water-binding and rapid hydration of Guar in cold water to form a viscous colloidal solution is its most important characteristic. These properties are utilized in ice cr...view more Guar Gum is a white, to yellowish, odorless, powder derived from the guar plant. The water-binding and rapid hydration of Guar in cold water to form a viscous colloidal solution is its most important characteristic. These properties are utilized in ice cream stabilizers, especially in high temperature, short-time processes, where conditions call for 80° Celsius, for 20–30 seconds. It is used as a stabilizing, thickening, and controlling agent in dairy, bakery, meat, and beverage applications. view less | |
| Gum Arabic | Colony Gums | Gum Arabic is a dried gummy emulsifying, binding, thickener. The main uses of Arabic are based upon its properties of emulsification, protective action, adhesiveness, thickening, binding, and stabilization. Its major use is in the food industry to impart ...view more Gum Arabic is a dried gummy emulsifying, binding, thickener. The main uses of Arabic are based upon its properties of emulsification, protective action, adhesiveness, thickening, binding, and stabilization. Its major use is in the food industry to impart viscosity, body and texture to a variety of foods. In addition, it is non-toxic, odorless, colorless, tasteless, and completely water-soluble. Arabic prevents sugar crystallization in jujubes and pastilles where sugar content is high and the water is low. In caramels and toffees it prevents the fat from surfacing and forming and easily oxidizable, greasy film. It is also used as a glaze in candy products. view less | |
| Konjac | Colony Gums | Konjac is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is used as a thickening, stabilizing, gelling, and binding agent. Fresh Konjac contains an average of 13% dry matter and 64% of the dry matter is glucomannan. Glucomannan is a type of soluble dietary fiber. So...view more Konjac is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is used as a thickening, stabilizing, gelling, and binding agent. Fresh Konjac contains an average of 13% dry matter and 64% of the dry matter is glucomannan. Glucomannan is a type of soluble dietary fiber. Soluble fibers attract water and form a gel, which slows down digestion. It can delay the emptying of your stomach and makes you feel full, which helps in weight control. Slower emptying of the stomach may also affect blood sugar levels and have a beneficial effect ion insulin sensitivity. Konjac can also help lower LDL (“bad”) blood cholesterol by interfering with the absorption of dietary cholesterol. Various types of jelly, pudding and fat-free confectioneries can be made by adopting different concentrations of the compound gum and adjusting to different pH values. view less | |
| Locust Bean Gum | Colony Gums | Locust Bean Gum is a heat-shock resistant, water-binding, thickening and stabilizing agent. It is used in speeding the coagulation of cheese curds, and slows and thickens the melting of ice cream. When used with cake and biscuit dough, Locust Bean gives ...view more Locust Bean Gum is a heat-shock resistant, water-binding, thickening and stabilizing agent. It is used in speeding the coagulation of cheese curds, and slows and thickens the melting of ice cream. When used with cake and biscuit dough, Locust Bean gives a higher yield with a considerable reduction in the amount of eggs necessary. Also, the cakes are softer, have a longer shelf life, firmer texture, can be easily removed from the pans and can be cut or sliced more easily. About 1-2% Locust Bean Gum is used in fruit pie fillings to yield a clearer, more fruit-like filling, which is more palatable and does not mask the flavor. Locust Bean Gum, in combination with other hydrocolloids, stabilizes a variety of prepared foods as instant dry sauces and soups, frozen concentrated soups and frozen butter and cheese sauces for vegetable and fish dishes. This gum also stabilizes and thickens mayonnaise, tomato catsup, and natural as well as imitation whipped cream. view less | |
| Xanthan Gum | Colony Gums | Xanthan Gum is a water-soluble stabilizer. Xantham Gum is a white to pale white powder and mainly is an 80–100 mesh. Particle size can vary depending on the customer specifications and can consist of an agglomerated product to fine 200 mesh powder. Xantha...view more Xanthan Gum is a water-soluble stabilizer. Xantham Gum is a white to pale white powder and mainly is an 80–100 mesh. Particle size can vary depending on the customer specifications and can consist of an agglomerated product to fine 200 mesh powder. Xanthan Gum is stable in applications with a wide range of pH values (2–12). It has a tolerance to enzymes, salt, and heat. For instance, Xanthan Gum in a 1.1% citric acid/citrate solution at a pH of 3.4 at 90C for 24 hours showed excellent thermal stability. Xanthan Gum also exhibits excellent freeze-thaw stability. It has innumerable applications spanning from foods to mining. view less |
