Tragacanth is a polysaccharide mixture containing tragacanthin and bassorin. It is a natural gum obtained from the dried sap of several species of Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus, including A. adscendens, A. gummifer, A. brachycalyx, and A. tragacanthus.
Tragacanth is used in pharmaceuticals and foods as an emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, and texturant additive.
Key Applications: Carbohydrate source
Application Areas: Molecular biology, Cell Biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Carbohydrates
Presentation: Cream-colored Powder
Format: Powder
Solubility: Insoluble in alcohol.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C)