Molecular characterization of a galactomannan extracted from Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) seeds

Abstract Tara gum (TG) is a polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of a South American tree called Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa). TG is a galactomannan with many applications in the food industry, mainly as an emulsifier and stabilizer agent. In addition, it is also used in the paper and cosmetic indu...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Ibieta, Atma-Sol Bustos, Jimena Ortiz-Sempértegui, Javier A. Linares-Pastén, J. Mauricio Peñarrieta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49149-3