Tara Gum is a gum that is a galactomannan obtained from the seed
of the tara plant, cesalpiniea spinoza .it has a mannose:galactose
ratio of 3:1, placing it between guar gum and locust bean gum. it is
partly cold water soluble and increases in viscosity upon heating
and cooling. it reacts synergistically with certain carrageenans and
xanthan gum to provide increased viscosity and gelation. it functions
as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent. uses include ice cream,
dairy products, baked goods, sauces at use levels ranging from 0.1
to 0.8%.
