{"product_id":"louis-francois-tara-gum","title":"LOUIS FRANCOIS Tara Gum – Vegan-Friendly Thickener \u0026 Stabilizer, 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Francois Tara Gum is a plant-based thickener and stabilizer made from tara seed endosperm. It is odourless, tasteless, and offers good cold solubility, making it useful for both hot and cold applications. It is especially valued for smooth texture, stable viscosity, and strong performance in dairy alternatives, frozen desserts, pastry fillings, and bakery products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremix with sugar or other dry ingredients before hydrating to help prevent clumping. Add under agitation to cold or warm liquid. It is partly soluble in cold water and performs best around 45°C. Viscosity may decrease slightly with heat, then recover on cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBakery: 0.2–0.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen desserts \/ ice cream: 0.3–0.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDairy analogues \/ vegan cheese: 0.5–1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJellies with carrageenan or xanthan: start with tara gum replacing about 20% of the carrageenan or xanthan, then adjust to texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications \/ Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps cakes and breads stay softer for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves creaminess and freeze-thaw stability in frozen desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds body and water retention in plant-based cheese and dairy alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds smooth texture in pastry fillings and sauces without affecting flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with carrageenan for gelled textures and dysphagia-friendly applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in gluten-free bakery products where moisture retention matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObservations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, creamy white powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasteless and odourless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable across a wide pH range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops viscosity at relatively low temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan become thermoreversible when used with other gums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifferences from Other Gums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with locust bean gum, tara gum hydrates faster and has better cold solubility. Compared with guar gum, it gives a less slimy mouthfeel and a more neutral flavour. Compared with xanthan gum, xanthan thickens faster on its own, while tara gum is more useful when you want a smoother texture or want to build gel structure in combination with other gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from tara seeds, a legume native to Peru and Bolivia, then processed for high-purity food use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Francois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343588184308,"sku":"10065","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/2953\/files\/LOUISFRANCOISGommeTara.jpg?v=1743803897","url":"https:\/\/supplies.gusta.ca\/products\/louis-francois-tara-gum","provider":"Gusta Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}