Benefits of Gum Ghatti

Introduction

Gum Ghatti is harvested from the sap of the Anogeissus latifolia tree and originated in India. It is widely used as a bio-based natural food thickener in the food industry. It also acts as an emulsifier, and stabilizer, and improves heat and pH stability for liquid beverage emulsions. 

The benefits of Gum Ghatti

1. As a Thickening Agent in the Food Industry: Gum Ghatti is widely used as a thickening agent in food products as it enhances the consistency and texture of different food products like gravies, sauces and dressing to enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel. 

2. Acts as a stabilizer in the food industry: Gum Ghatti is commonly used as a stabilizer in food formulation as it provides a stable form of gels and emulsion that prevents separation and improves the shelf life of the product.

3.  Acts as an emulsifier in the food industry: Gum Ghatti helps mix oil in water emulsions

4. Acts as a Substitute for fats in the food industry: Gum Ghatti is often used in fat-free food products as a fat replacement to produce a healthier version of food products like dips, bread spreads, baked goods, etc.

5. Use in making allergy-free products: Gum Ghatti is hypoallergenic, which means it is free from common food allergens like gluten, dairy, and nuts, making it a safe choice for people with severe food allergies. 

6. Provides a source of Prebiotics: Gum Ghatti provides a healthy source of prebiotics that promote healthy bacteria, which helps improve the overall gut by enhancing its nutritional value and digestive benefits. 

7. Acts as a thickener in oil emulsions for rock wool, fibre wool and fibreglass: gum ghatti is added to the oil emulsion which acts as a dedusting agent (dust-binding) agent. It also imparts hydrophobic properties to the product. 

8. Acts as a Binding Agent in Different Industries: Gum Ghatti acts as a binder that holds different ingredients together, which is helpful in the food, pharmaceuticals, and textile industries.

9. Environmentally Friendly: Gum Ghatti is biodegradable, making it a non-toxic and safe alternative to synthetic additives and chemicals in various industrial applications.

10. Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry: In the pharmaceutical industry, Gum Ghatti acts as a binder and disintegrant that binds active ingredients and supports disintegration in tablet formula so that it can get absorbed in the human body.

11. In the Cosmetic Industry: Gum Ghatti is sometimes used in the cosmetic industry as it provides thickening properties of cream lotions and hair care products.

12. In the Petroleum Industry: Gum Ghatti is widely used as an emulsifier in the oil and petroleum industry to prevent fluid loss in oil and mix petroleum with non-petroleum products.

Conclusion

Because of the various benefits of Gum Ghatti, it is a valuable bio-based natural thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer with strong hydrophobic and film-forming abilities.