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The obtusifolia splits are obtained from processing the seeds of cassia obtusifolia. The term is derived from Latin origin called “Obtus” which means blunt and “folium” means leaf. In India it grows in full stretch after the end of monsoon season. Each plant can bear nearly 20cm of pods and these pods contain cylindrical shaped seeds in them.They are then removed and broken into two pieces called splits.

To know more about Cassia Tora Splits visit https://www.altranatureingredients.com/cassia-tora-split-cassia-toreaobtusifolia-split/

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Altranature Ingredients - Guar Gum & Cassia Tora Powder Derivatives

“Altranature Ingredients” is a company involved in the  production and processing of guar and cassia products. The company has its   operations in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India. The key products  processed by the company include the guar gum powder, guar gum splits, cassia  tora seeds, cassia tora powder, cassia splits, guar meal, and cassia tora meal among  other related products.

The company  undertakes all products processing in an ultramodern facility able to produce  high quality powders in a fast and efficient process. In addition we have a  team of highly qualified professionals who constantly research and develop  innovative processing techniques aimed at quality assurance and production  efficiency.

The guar gum powder is used in numerous industries as a  gelling agent, emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer and other emerging uses. The   guar meal is used as cattle feed for its immense nutritional value to the animals. Cassia tora seed has various uses as a body laxative, expectorant as well as an anthelmintic for the body. The cassia gum power also acts as a good gelling agent  and an important ingredient in pet foods.

The company  has a mission to be a leader in the production of processed hydrocolloid  products both regionally and globally. To achieve this, the company engages in continuous  innovation and development of new products in its line of operation. We  maintain ethical business practices in all our operations and excellent customer service at all times.  

Fast Hydration Guar Gum Powder

Fast Hydration Guar Gum Powder is among our main products and is used in petroleum exploration. It is  used for oil and gas stimulation and also used as a fracturing fluid. The fast  hydrating guar powder is non ionic and highly slurrible thus very important in  the petroleum industry. Other applications in the crude processing include  control of fluid loss, lubrication, cooling of the drill bits and mud drilling   and cementing of slurries.

Guar Meal or the Korma Guar

Guar Meal or Korma Guar is also a key product from Altranature Ingredients Company. It is  mainly used as cattle feed. It serves as a key source of proteins for animals,  as it contains up to 55 % protein content and other digestible material   therefore very safe for animals. We obtain this meal as a byproduct after the  processing of seeds to remove all forms of impurities. The meal is available in  powder as well as in granular form.

Cassia Tora Splits

We obtain Cassia Tora Splits from the processing of the seeds of the Cassia Obtusifolia. In processing they are dehusked and the germ is  removed through a series of mechanical processes to get high quality cassia  splits. Milling process is then done to obtain the endosperm. The splits   exhibit the properties of hydrocolloids which include thickening and gelling  agents and it is also used in pet foods manufacturing.

The cassia powder,  when combined with carrageenan can also be used as a replacement to other more  expensive hydrocolloids.

The cassia meal is a recognized non GMO meal used in cattle  feed, fish food, horse food and poultry food. One important advantage is that  the product retains its chemical characteristics despite all heat processing  during the food manufacture.

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An Outlook of the Guar Gum In 2015

Introduction: History and evolution of the guar

The guar plant has for long in history been a major nutritional source for both animals and human beings. The plant was considered as a natural protein source for cattle. Over time the product have evolved from being a food for ruminant animals feed to more advanced uses. Intensive research proved that the crop has natural gum properties with various applications in industry like the food processing, oil exploration and even in the pharmaceutical industry. This has seen an upward trajectory in the demand of the product from the year 2002 up to 2015.

Traditional Uses of the Guar Gum

Food for human consumption: Immature pods from the guar plant were dried and fried like potato pieces while the green pods were cooked similar to the French beans. The dried seeds could also be used as pulses.

The green plant are cut and given to cattle as green feed. The beans could also be boiled, dried and used as high protein source for cattle.

Medicinal purposes, management of night blindness, chemotherapy agent in cure of small pox, remedies for swellings on the skin.

Cover crop and green manure for crop production.

General Industry Outlook 

The increase in global economic activity especially fuel production and increased consumption of processed foods has led to a continuously increasing demand for the guar products.

Seed Production and Supply

The seed production of the plant is a major contributor to the overall supply of the product. This is because the seed is the final source of the byproducts. Small shortage in this supply leads to sky rocketing prices and interference with the manufacturing processes.

Guar Meal (Guar Korma and Guar Churi)

Guar Meal is an important feed for cattle. It has high protein content with up to 55% protein in the digestible material. It is a last product in the processing of guar gum and is further toasted at high temperatures to remove an inhibitor and improve the nutritive value.

The guar split manufacturing process involves combination of the husk and the germ and these are the most important protein sources in the guar meal.

 At “Altranature Ingredients” there is a great variety of products derived from the guar and manufactured to the required precision. Information and guidance on uses is also provided and guar gum derivatives in their various forms.

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Global Industrial Applications of the Cassia Tora Powder

The cassia tora plant has it origin in most parts of India and was generally regarded as a weed. However it was discovered that its powder has special properties as a gelling agent extractable from the seed of the crop. The chemical structure comprises of a high molecular weight polysaccharide; A straight line chain of 1,4 – B- D mannopyrannose points with 1,6,D galactopyrannose units. Mannose: Galactose ratio is 5:1.The chemical formula of the polysaccharide is (C6H1005) n. H2O. Related plants of the cassia gum are carob bean and the tara gum.

Regulatory information

Available data on the research on the safety of the product indicated that it is recognized as a generally safe product for use in thickening and for use in food and feeds. It is approved for use in Europe also as a food ingredient.

Cassia powder combinations for further applications

In combination with corregeen, it forms a firm and thermoplastic gel. The strength of the gel increases in direct proportion with increase in the quantity of  cassia gum in the solution. This gel is usually very stable due to the rejoining stability of the cassia gum.

It is important to note that cassia on itself cannot form a gel; gelling occurs when combined with substances such as xanthan gum or carrageen forming cohesive and elastic gels. Compared with other galactomannans, cassia is better at this gel formation and enables the eventual hydrocolloid levels to be lower in the final formulation. This is due to the unique formation of polysaccharide chains in its chemical structure.

Scientific information from analysis of the cassia tora powder

The product appearance is a yellow to white in color: It has moisture of 12 percent when dried.PH ranges from 5.5 – 6.5 and a total gum content of 80%.

The powder produces high gel strength dependent on the ratio of the components. Well purified cassia tora powder shows no microbial contaminants

Global production and use of the cassia tora plants

This plant has its origin in the southern Asia as well as south pacific. In the Indian sub continent, it naturally occurs in the waste lands. It is allowed for use in Europe under the regulation EEC number E 499and recognized as a stabilizer, thickener as well as a gelling agent. It is also highly used in the manufacture of canned pet animal food .It has been recognized in Japan as a safe food additive. Extensive studies have also been conducted in the United States concerning the safety of the corrageen gel and described as a safe thickening agent in human and pet foods.

Conclusion

The Cassia Tora powder has gained international usage as a thickener and a food ingredient. It has its origins from the Indian subcontinent. It is combined with corregeen or xanthan gum to form a thermoplastic gel. It has been accepted in the European Union, the United States and rest of the world as a safe product for food ingredient as well as a thickener.