Hydrocolloid, Thickener | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Calorie Low Fat Low Carb

Gum Tragacanth

Astragalus gummifer Allergen-Free
Gum Tragacanth

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Global (additive)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Astragalus shrubs (plant exudate)

Was ist Gum Tragacanth?

A natural gum from Astragalus shrubs, used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in foods and pharmaceuticals.

Wie schmeckt Gum Tragacanth?

Gum Tragacanth hat einen neutral, mild Geschmack mit none, faint earthy Aromen.

Taste
Neutral, Mild
Texture
Viscous, Smooth (when hydrated), Gummy
Aroma
None, Faint Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nährwertangaben

Per 1 tsp
Calories200 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.5 g
Total Carbohydrate90 g
Dietary Fiber80 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium5 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

For optimal hydration and to prevent clumping, disperse gum tragacanth powder in a small amount of oil or glycerin before incorporating into water, or sprinkle very slowly into rapidly whisked liquid.

Gum Tragacanth Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Gum Tragacanth ist Xanthan Gum, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:2 (Tragacanth:Xanthan). Excellent for thickening and stabilizing, provides similar texture, but hydrates faster.

Ersatz für Gum Tragacanth mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Xanthan Gum Am besten 1:2 (Tragacanth:Xanthan) Excellent for thickening and stabilizing, provides similar texture, but hydrates faster.
Guar Gum 1:1 (Tragacanth:Guar) Good for cold liquids, provides thickness but can be slightly stringy.
Cornstarch 1:1 (Tragacanth:Cornstarch) Best for hot liquids where heat activates thickening, less stable than gums.
Agar Agar 1:1 (powdered) Stronger gelling agent, provides firm set rather than viscous thickener.

Wie man Gum Tragacanth auswählt & lagert

Purchase food-grade powder from reputable suppliers; ensure it's free from contaminants and has a fine, consistent texture.

Womit passt Gum Tragacanth gut zusammen?

  • Used broadly in sauces
  • dressings
  • ice creams
  • and confections for texture modification rather than flavor pairing.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Gum Tragacanth?

Neutral, Mild None, Faint Earthy

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Gum Tragacanth?

Der beste Ersatz ist Xanthan Gum (1:2 (Tragacanth:Xanthan)). Excellent for thickening and stabilizing, provides similar texture, but hydrates faster.

Wie wählt und lagert man Gum Tragacanth?

Purchase food-grade powder from reputable suppliers; ensure it's free from contaminants and has a fine, consistent texture.

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