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Cassia Tora Seed

Cassia Tora Seed is obtained from the Cassia tora or Cassia obtusifolia plant, a wild leguminous herb native to tropical regions.

The seeds are small, brown, and glossy, and are the primary raw material for producing Cassia Gum—a natural thickening and gelling agent used across food, pet food, cosmetics, and industrial applications.

Key Properties

Natural Source of Galactomannan: Ideal for processing into cassia splits and gum powder.

Nitrogen-Fixing Crop: Environmentally sustainable, improves soil fertility.

Resilient Growth: Grows well in semi-arid and tropical climates with minimal inputs.

Applications

Cassia Gum Production: The endosperm of the seed is separated and milled to produce cassia gum (E427).

Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda: Used traditionally for its laxative and skin-benefiting properties.

Pet Food Industry: Processed into gum and used in wet food formulations.

Cosmetic Industry: Used indirectly via cassia gum in shampoos, creams, and gels.

Agriculture: Used as green manure or soil conditioner in crop rotation.

Specifications

Appearance : Small, hard, shiny, dark brown seeds

Size : 2–3 mm in length

Moisture : Max 10%

Purity : Min 98%

Foreign Matter : Max 1–2%

Galactomannan Content (in endosperm) : ~65–75%/p>

Odor : Mild to neutral