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Gum ghatti

Gum ghatti suppliers and sourcing guide

Gum ghatti is the dried exudate that forms where the bark of Anogeissus latifolia, a tree of the dry forests of India and Sri Lanka, is wounded. The tears are collected, sorted, cleaned and milled, and some grades are dissolved and spray-dried. It is used as an emulsifier for oil-in-water systems such as beverage emulsions and oil-soluble vitamin powders.

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Also known as
Indian gum · ghatti gum · Anogeissus latifolia gum
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of gum ghatti

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Spray-dried powder

    Dissolved, filtered and spray-dried for consistent emulsifying performance and lower microbial counts.

  • Milled raw gum

    Sorted and ground tears; more variable color and insolubles.

  • Grades by color

    Paler grades are higher quality with fewer impurities.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Viscosity
Viscosity of a 1% solution, within the range claimed by the vendor.
Identification
Lead acetate identification test described in the regulation.
Loss on drying, total ash and acid-insoluble ash
Purity limits from the regulation.
Arsenic and lead
By ICP-MS or AAS, against the limits in the regulation.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, E. coli and Salmonella.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Store gum ghatti sealed in a cool, dry place; it is hygroscopic and cakes in humid air. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification.

Lots and expiry dates

As a wild-collected tree exudate, quality varies with season and region, so record viscosity, color and emulsion performance per lot. Few suppliers process it, so keep documentation for a qualified backup.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Gum ghatti suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of gum ghatti can brands buy?

Common forms include spray-dried powder, milled raw gum and grades by color. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for gum ghatti include?

Expect viscosity, identification, loss on drying, total ash and acid-insoluble ash, arsenic and lead and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should gum ghatti be stored?

Store gum ghatti sealed in a cool, dry place; it is hygroscopic and cakes in humid air. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification.

What is the regulatory status of gum ghatti?

21 CFR 184.1333 describes gum ghatti as an exudate from the bark of Anogeissus latifolia and sets specifications including arsenic, ash, lead and loss-on-drying limits. FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists gum ghatti with technical effects that include emulsifier or emulsifier salt, and cites 21 CFR 184.1333.

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