What is tragacanth?

Tragacanth refers to a natural rubber, which is derived from the stem of a small bush of the type astralgus , which is originally located in the Middle East. Also known as Goat Trn or Lokoweed, the plant acquires the name from the Greek words tragos , which means goat and acantha , which means thorn. The stem of the plant emits rubber, which is commonly called rubber chosen, shiraz rubber or rubber dragon. This rubber is harvested for use as a food additive. The thickens, also called thickening substances, are substances that increase the viscosity of food without affecting their taste. Guar Gum and Tragacanth are two of the most common edible thickening fabrics. This rubber also has practical applications in stiffening fabrics, art pastels and leather work.

The rubber is removed from the shrubs by cutting the slots or puncture into the stem. Tragacanth expires an open -air where it can be collected. Generally, they are harvested in long ribbons that resemble the goat horns in which it is called. This rubberWind is a water soluble carbohydrate that is not suitable for the production of chewing rubber such as chicle, but is suitable for changing food composition without changing taste.

Before using rubber as a memorial diet, it is usually dried and crushed into a fine powder. The resulting product can be colored or cream colored. As a food additive, tragacanth is almost odorless, tasteless and colorless, making it an additive that generally does not change the taste of food. Some food products that contain a tragacant include jelly, mayonnaise, sauces and syrups. Loads, ice cream, liqueurs and candies sometimes also contain this food ingredient. Textiles and pharmacies including lozenges and emulsions also sometimes Contav Tragacanth.

Some cases of allergic reactions to this rubber have been reported as they are used as an overpower additive. Although unusual, allergic reactions may move from rhinitis and watery eyes torespiratory problems and anaphylactic shock. This food ingredient also tends to be prone to bacteria contamination.

There are more than 2000 types of Astralgus , but the most common source of tragacanth is Astralgus Gummifer Labillardiere . The chewing gum can also come from the type Astralgus Microcephalus Willd . The main ingredients of this dried sap are polyarabinan-trigaetangeddic acid and bassorin. Water, trace amounts of starch, cellulose and nitrogen are also contained in tragacantema.

Iran is the largest producer of quality tragacant rubber, especially the region of the mountains on the mountains Zagros. Other suppliers in West Asia include the country of Pakistan and Turkey.