Gum Ghatti

Gum Ghatti (Indian Gum) is a complex polysaccharide whose exact molecular structure and wight are determined. The gum is apparently a calcium salt of an acidic polysaccharide.

It is an amorphous, translucent, water soluble gum. It is sold commercially in a powdered form, minus 150 mesh. However, it can be processed to various other particle sizes, depending on the customer specifications. The impurities are between 1 to 3%, ash content between 3 and 5%, depending on the grade of the material.

Its water solution is more viscous but less adhesive than that of Gum Acacia.

The major end use for Gum Ghatti is as an emulsifier for waxes. It can be used to form both pourable and paste type products.

Minor amounts are also used in the food industry as an emulsifier for flavor oils.