GHATTI GUM

Ghatti gum is derived from the sap of Anogeissus latifolia, commonly known as the Axlewood tree, which is native to India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The raw gum exudes from the bark and hardens in the sun, forming glossy off-white to brown tear-shaped droplets. It is a natural polysaccharide that has a neutral taste and is almost odourless. Ghatti gum is up to 90% soluble in water and forms a colloidal dispersion that is highly viscous at concentrations of around 3–5%. It is a good emulsifier and acts as a buffer against small amounts of acid or alkali, maintaining a pH of around 4.8. Ghatti gum is sometimes used as a substitute for Gum Arabic.