Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum at a Glance
- Natural polysaccharide extracted from cluster bean seeds of the tamarind tree
- Adds thickening and gelling properties to create smooth textures
- Other functions include emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent, and humectant
- “Upcycled” skin care ingredient when it is salvaged as a byproduct of tamarind fruit pulp waste
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum Description
Natural polysaccharide that adds thickening/gelling properties which create more aesthetically pleasing, smooth textures. May also function as an emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent, and humectant.
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum References
Sumitomo Pharma Food & Chemical Co. (supplier info), Accessed July 2022, ePbulication
Polymers, February 2021, pages 1-11
Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, December 2020, ePublication
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, September 2018, pages 398-408
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2015, pages 1-87
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