Ghatti Gum is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide gum obtained from the dried gummy exudate of Anogeissus latifolia, a tree native to parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is also known as Indian Gum Ghatti, Gum Ghatti and Anogeissus Gum. Ghatti Gum is a complex natural hydrocolloid rather than a single low-molecular-weight chemical compound, so its composition and technical properties can vary according to botanical source, processing and grade.
In cosmetic formulations, Ghatti Gum can be used as a natural rheology modifier, stabilizing agent, binding material and film-forming polysaccharide. Its ability to hydrate and form viscous aqueous systems makes it useful in formulations where a plant-derived gum is desired.
Ghatti Gum hydrates in water and can contribute to viscosity and formulation consistency. Its rheological behavior makes it suitable for selected creams, lotions, gels and other aqueous cosmetic systems.
The hydrated gum can contribute to the physical stability of suitable formulations by modifying the continuous phase and helping maintain formulation structure. Its effectiveness depends on concentration, hydration conditions, pH, electrolytes and the other ingredients present.
Ghatti Gum can contribute binding properties in selected cosmetic systems. Its polysaccharide structure can help improve cohesion where a natural gum-based binder is required.
As a natural polysaccharide, Ghatti Gum can contribute to film formation in suitable formulations. This property can be useful in selected skin-care, hair-care and cosmetic systems.
Ghatti Gum can be evaluated in creams, lotions, gels, masks and other skin-care formulations where viscosity modification, stabilization or natural polymer functionality is required.
The gum can be considered for selected hair-care and styling formulations where a natural polysaccharide is required to contribute to formulation structure, viscosity or film formation.
Ghatti Gum can be evaluated in selected makeup formulations as a natural binder and rheology modifier. Its use depends on the required texture, stability and processing characteristics of the finished product.
Ghatti Gum is a natural gum and does not have the uniform composition of a single synthetic chemical compound. Therefore, parameters such as viscosity, moisture, ash, pH, insoluble matter and particle size can vary between grades.
For cosmetic-grade material, the selected commercial specification should be used for quality control. Important parameters can include appearance, moisture, ash, pH, viscosity, insoluble matter, particle size and microbiological quality.
Ghatti Gum should be properly hydrated during formulation to obtain consistent rheological performance. The effects of pH, salts, concentration, temperature and processing conditions should be evaluated during formulation development.
Ghatti Gum can be used in:
Ghatti Gum is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide gum obtained from the dried exudate of Anogeissus latifolia.
The principal botanical source is Anogeissus latifolia, a tree belonging to the Combretaceae family.
Ghatti Gum can be used as a natural rheology modifier, stabilizing material, binder and film-forming polysaccharide in suitable cosmetic formulations.
Yes. It is obtained from the natural gummy exudate of Anogeissus latifolia.
Ghatti Gum can increase viscosity after hydration and can therefore be used as a viscosity-modifying ingredient in suitable aqueous formulations.
Yes. It can be evaluated in creams, lotions, gels, masks and other skin-care formulations where natural gum functionality is desired.
Yes. Ghatti Gum can be incorporated into selected hair-care and styling formulations as a natural polysaccharide that contributes to formulation structure and film formation.
No. Ghatti Gum is a complex natural polysaccharide material and should not be represented by one simple molecular formula.
Important quality parameters can include appearance, moisture, ash, pH, viscosity, insoluble matter, particle size and microbiological quality. Exact numerical limits should be taken from the selected commercial grade's TDS and COA.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |