Where to find Tara gum?
I'm looking for a source for "tara gum" powder. It is used like xanthan and guar gum, but reportedly increases the general benefits and adds a "creamy" taste. The only providers I have located only sell in mass quantities.
I am a care giver for a man with dysphagia(difficulty swallowing) and he can only eat a few items that I freeze with the gums added. All other nutrients/medication are taken in via stomach tube.
I'v read online that "possibly" one of the major ice cream makers uses tara gum.
Best Answer
They have it on major electronic marketplaces like Alibaba and Amazon. The amounts can be household-friendly, e.g. by the kilo (2.2 pounds).
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Where is tara gum grown?
The tara tree is native to the Cordillera region of Peru and Bolivia in South America, where the fruit grows from April to December. Tara trees grow at up to 3,000 meters above sea level and tolerate dry climates and poor soils including those high in sand and rocks.What is tara gum used for?
Tara gum is a hydrocolloid used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in food products. Also called the Peruvian carob or Caesalpinia spinosa, tara gum is a white or yellow powder which is soluble in hot water and partially soluble in cold water.What is tara gum in ice cream?
Tara gum is a natural ingredient produced by grinding seeds from the Caesalinia spinosa tree. Tara gum offers a soft, smooth texture that is similar in composition to both locust bean and guar gum.Versatile Tara Gum
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