Natural, water-swellable exudate tree gum (Gum Karaya) harvested from Sterculia urens trees in Central India. India is the dominant global producer. Heavily imported by USA, UK, Germany, Japan, and China for pharmaceutical denture fixatives and food stabilization.
Pharmaceutical denture adhesive pastes, laxative formulations, food stabilizer (E416), paper binder, and industrial textile printing.
Swells rapidly in cold water without dissolving, forming a dense, high-strength adhesive gel.
An unmatched natural mechanical swelling agent. Completely non-toxic, non-allergenic, and acts as a highly effective bulk laxative and denture binder.
| HSN Code | 13019013 |
| Botanical/Scientific Name | Sterculia urens |
| Geographical Origin | Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana (India) |
| Primary Varieties / Grade | Hand-picked Lumps (Grade 1/2) / Fine Powder (E416) |
| Moisture Content | Max 12.0% |
| Foreign Matter / Admixture | Max 0.5% |
| Quality & Compliance Marks | High Swelling Index. Food/Pharma Grade (E416). |
| Primary Packaging | 25kg / 50kg PP Bags / Fiber Drums |
| Container Payload | 18 - 20 MT (20FT) |
| Fumigation Protocol | Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2) |
