Clients can avail from us cassia tora, which is also known as Caesalpiniaceae or Cassia Obtusifolia L. at affordable prices. Found in abundant in most parts of India as a weed, this wild crop grows in hot, wet, and tropical climate. This natural gelling agent is extensively used in diverse industrial and food applications. The 1-2 % volatile cassia oil present in it is responsible for its spicy taste and aroma. Tonic, carminative and stimulant, other constituents of cassia are cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannins, mannitol, and coumarins. In addition, it also contains essential oils (aldehydes, eugenol, and pinene), sugars, resins, mucilage and others.
The powder is made from the cassia tora seeds and splits, both of which are ancient natural ingredients. Like the tephrosia seeds, the roasted cassia tora seeds are used as a substitute for coffee. Furthermore, it is mostly used in pet food industry. This natural pesticide is also used in many organic farms. Apart from this, its mix with guar gum is used in mining and other industry applications.
Regulatory Information
- Cassia gum is approved for use in Europe by the Commission Directive (EEC No. E 499) and is listed in the Annex of the Council Directive (70/524/EEC) as a stabilizer (thickening and gelling agent) in the manufacture of canned pet foods (for cats and dogs)
- It is also approved for use in Japan and is listed as a food additive in The Ministry of Health and Welfare Announcement No. 160 (10 August 1995)
- A panel of experts in the areas of toxicology, pharmacology and food science was assembled to review the safety of cassia gum for use as a thickening agent in human and pet foods in the United States
- The available data on cassia gum and structurally related gums demonstrate a lack of toxic effects in animals. This review is the basis for the consideration of cassia gum as GRAS or Generally Recognized as Safe under conditions of its intended use as a thickening agent in human and pet foods
