Quince Seed Gum is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide hydrocolloid obtained from the seeds of Cydonia oblonga, commonly known as quince. When quince seeds come into contact with water, their outer seed layer releases a mucilaginous material that hydrates and forms a viscous dispersion. Quince seed gum has been used in personal-care formulations, particularly hair-setting preparations, cleansing creams and mascara.
In cosmetic nomenclature, quince seed-derived material may be listed as Pyrus Cydonia Seed or Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, depending on the form and processing of the ingredient. These should not be treated as interchangeable with every commercially isolated quince seed gum preparation.
Quince Seed Gum contains water-soluble polysaccharides together with cellulose microfibrils. Research characterizes it as a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with strong hydration and rheological properties.
Quince Seed Gum hydrates gradually in water and produces smooth, highly viscous dispersions at suitable concentrations. Its rheological behavior can contribute to texture, consistency and flow control in cosmetic formulations.
The hydrated mucilage produced by quince seeds can form a continuous, flexible film-like layer. This characteristic is useful in selected cosmetic formulations where a natural film-forming polymer is desired.
Quince Seed Gum has a documented history of use in hair preparations, particularly wave-setting lotions. Its viscous and mucilaginous dispersion can help bind hair strands together and assist temporary shaping.
The hydrated polysaccharide can provide a smooth, mucilaginous texture and film-forming character, making quince seed-derived materials suitable for evaluation in selected skin-care formulations.
Historical cosmetic applications include mascara formulations. The gum's viscosity and binding characteristics can contribute to product consistency and application properties.
Research has demonstrated that quince seed gum can contribute to emulsion stabilization and rheological modification. Its performance depends strongly on concentration and formulation conditions.
Quince Seed Gum is a natural polysaccharide material, so its composition and properties can vary according to seed source, extraction method, purification and processing.
Published research has reported a molecular weight of approximately 9.61 × 10⁶ g/mol for a purified quince seed gum preparation. The same study reported approximately 85.04% carbohydrate, 13.16% uronic acid, 5.77% moisture, 2.78% protein and 5.64% ash for the investigated sample. These values are research characterization data and should not be treated as universal commercial specifications.
Quince seed gum dispersions are reported to be thixotropic, meaning their apparent viscosity can decrease under shear and recover when the applied shear is reduced. Research also indicates relatively stable viscosity between approximately 15°C and 50°C under the studied conditions.
Quince Seed Gum can be evaluated in:
Quince Seed Gum is a natural polysaccharide hydrocolloid obtained from the seeds of Cydonia oblonga. The seeds release mucilage when hydrated in water.
The botanical source is Cydonia oblonga, commonly known as quince.
Quince seed-derived material is commonly associated with CAS 90106-03-9 in chemical and cosmetic ingredient databases for Pyrus Cydonia seed/extract material. This identifier should be matched to the exact commercial form being supplied.
For quince seed-derived cosmetic materials, names encountered in cosmetic ingredient references include Pyrus Cydonia Seed and Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, depending on the material's form.
Yes. It is derived from the seeds of the quince plant, Cydonia oblonga.
Yes. Hydrated quince seed gum forms highly viscous dispersions and can contribute to viscosity and rheological control.
Yes. Quince seed gum has documented use in hair-setting preparations and wave-setting lotions.
Yes. Its hydrated mucilage and film-forming properties make it suitable for evaluation in selected skin-care formulations.
No. It is a complex natural polysaccharide and mucilage rather than a discrete small molecule.
Important parameters can include appearance, moisture, ash, pH, viscosity, polysaccharide content, insoluble matter, particle size and microbiological quality. Exact numerical limits should be based on the selected commercial grade's TDS and COA.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |