E417 · CAS 39300-88-4

Tara Gum

Tara Gum is a galactomannan extracted from the seed endosperm of Caesalpinia spinosa, a small leguminous tree native to the Andean valleys of Peru. It sits between guar and locust bean gum in mannose-to-galactose ratio, at roughly 3:1.

This intermediate substitution gives tara partial cold solubility and full hot solubility, along with the ability to participate in xanthan and carrageenan synergies similar to locust bean gum.

We source bulk Tara Gum from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are in Shandong, Fujian and Shanghai. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.

Please send the grade you need, the volume and your destination port, and we will come back with a solution and a price.

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Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner

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Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white free-flowing powder
Viscosity (1% solution)	2500 to 5500 cP
Loss on drying	≤ 15.0%
Ash	≤ 1.5%
Protein content	≤ 3.5%
Heavy metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 3 mg/kg
Particle size	≥ 95% through 100 mesh
Total plate count	≤ 5000 cfu/g

Common Markets Grades

Tara Gum comes in two grades, food and pharmaceutical.

Standard food grade runs at 3,000 to 5,500 cP at 1 percent solution and is the standard grade for dairy and confectionery use. Premium clarified grades serve clear beverage and dessert applications.

Pharmaceutical grade meets monograph specifications for protein, ash, and microbial counts and is used in oral suspensions and tablet binders.

Organic-certified tara is widely available, since most Peruvian harvest comes from wild stands or low-input plantations.

Applications

Ice cream and frozen desserts as a partial or full replacement for locust bean gum
Yogurt and dairy desserts for texture and mouthfeel
Sauces, dressings, and emulsions for body and freeze-thaw stability
Bakery: bread improvers, gluten-free formulations, and cake batters
Meat products and pates as a binder and water-holder
Pet food gravies and wet formulations
Cosmetic creams and lotions as a natural-positioning thickener
Pharmaceutical oral suspensions and tablet binders
Clean-label and organic formulations seeking alternatives to locust bean gum
Confectionery jellies in synergy with xanthan or kappa-carrageenan

Brands Using Tara Gum

Widely-distributed consumer products that list Tara Gum on the ingredient label.

Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.

China Manufacturers of Tara Gum

Top Tara Gum manufacturers in China.

Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.

How We Help Source Tara Gum

Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Tara Gum out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Tara Gum together with other ingredients such as Carrageenan, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Agar Agar into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.

Regulatory Status

Tara Gum is approved as a food additive across the major regulated markets.

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lists it as E417 in the European Union, and it is GRAS in the United States at 21 CFR 184.1685. JECFA has reviewed tara and assigned ADI not specified.

Organic, Kosher, Halal, vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free certifications are routinely available. Peruvian export controls ensure traceability to the harvest cooperative.

Manufacturing Process

Tara Gum Manufacturing Process

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Tara pods are harvested from wild and cultivated trees in the highlands of Peru, primarily in the regions of Ayacucho, Cajamarca, and Apurimac.

The pods are split to recover the seeds. The seeds are then dehulled and the germ separated from the endosperm, yielding tara splits as the trade intermediate.

Splits are flaked, milled in stages, and air-classified. Premium grades are further polished with water-isopropanol washing to remove off-flavours and protein residues.

Yield is moderate. One tonne of pods gives around 250 kg of seed and 80 to 100 kg of gum, better than carob but below guar.