The Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) tree of the Peruvian Andes from the seed, the gum is obtained, its main properties being that it has a high viscosity, it does not modify the flavors (it has excellent palatability), it is white, thermostable (resistant to freezing) ), stable at a pH greater than 3.5, cold soluble.
Food Industry Uses: ice cream, dairy products, breads, creams, soups, juices, nectars, jams, aquaculture foods.
Cosmetics Industry: creams, shampoo, gels.
Pharmaceutical Industry: syrups, emulsions, ointment.