| ITEMS | STANDARD |
| Appearance | Hard, yellow to pale amber-colored resin |
| Identification | Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in acetone |
| Infrared absorption spectrum: Characteristic of the compound |
| Ring and ball softening range (℃) | 82- 90 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 3-9 |
| Specific gravity (25℃) | 1.080- 1.090 |
| Ash (%) | ≤ 0.1 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Total heavy metals(as Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 5000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & mould | ≤ 500 cfu/g |
| Salmonella/ 10g | Negative |
| E. Coli/ 5g | Negative |
Available Grade of Ester Gum
Food Grade: Ester Gum is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Ester Gum is available as yellow resin.Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Ester Gum we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Ester Gum should be Store in original package, cool and dry.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Ester Gum should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Ester Gum
Ester Gum is a glycerol ester of wood rosin, widely used as thickening agent and texture stabilizer in food and beverage. As a thickening agent and texture stabilizer, Ester Gum can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Ester Gum?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Ester Gum. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Ester Gum.
3. Do you have Ester Gum in Stock?
Yes, we have Ester Gum in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Ester Gum ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Ester Gum ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Ester Gum ?
The price of Ester Gum changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Ester Gum, Foodchem can provide Ester Gum at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Ester Gum are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Ester Gum?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Ester Gum will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Ester Gum supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream wood rosin and Glycerol are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Ester Gum manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Ester Gum will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Ester Gum is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to chewing-gum and ice cream.
Ester Gum is an ester of wood rosin. As a plant derived ingredients, Ester Gum is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Ester Gum is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Ester Gum is an ester of wood rosin. As a plant derived ingredients, Ester Gum is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Ester Gum is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in original package, cool and dry.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Ester Gum is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No side effects about ester gum reported. In rare case, ester gum can cause allergic reactions in specific groups of individuals.
