Tragacanth
Key Facts
Abbreviation
E413
Pronunciation
/ˈtræɡəˌkænθ/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Food Additives
Examples in Context
- Gum Plants-Gum Arabic, Tragacanth(E413), Olibanum, Mastic.
- The tragacanth gum is added to aid in keeping the entire mixture in solution.
- Gum tragacanth ( from several shrub species in the genus Astragalus ) is used as a coating and binding agent in pill manufacture, as an emulsifier in processed foods, and as a thickener in sauces.
- Chamomile essence, Aloe, Peppermint, Everning primrose, Anti-germtide, FGF, Sebum secretion inhibitor, Anti-acne agents, Tragacanth(E413) gum, etc.
- RESULTS Gum tragacanth has an excellent suspending and thixotropy property.