Insights into interactions between tragacanth gum and gum arabic in aqueous solutions: surface characteristics, viscosity and aggregation properties
Abstract
values to decrease. Additionally, it was noticed that the experimentally obtained values of specific viscosity deviate from the additive rule. The phase separation observation and the analysis of a separated phase indicated the formation of a coacervate-like phase, beginning at 2% GA in mixtures, around the CAC of GA. The mechanism responsible for the onset of these aggregates was proposed, as well as the compounds implicated in their emergence, and particle size analysis further highlighted complex interactions between TRG and GA. The results of this study could be used to guide the development of novel food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical products based on natural ingredients.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
Hydrogels: synthesis
properties
applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 18
- Pages
- 11067–11078
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN