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)

¿Qué es Gum Tragacanth?

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

¿A qué sabe Gum Tragacanth?

Gum Tragacanth tiene un sabor neutral, mild con aromas none, faint earthy.

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

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

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

El Secreto del Chef

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.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Gum Tragacanth

El mejor sustituto para Gum Tragacanth es Xanthan Gum, usado en una proporción de 1:2 (Tragacanth:Xanthan). Excellent for thickening and stabilizing, provides similar texture, but hydrates faster.

Sustitutos para Gum Tragacanth con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Xanthan Gum Mejor 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.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Gum Tragacanth

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

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Gum Tragacanth?

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Gum Tragacanth?

Neutral, Mild None, Faint Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Gum Tragacanth?

El mejor sustituto es Xanthan Gum (1:2 (Tragacanth:Xanthan)). Excellent for thickening and stabilizing, provides similar texture, but hydrates faster.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas 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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