Cassia Tora Seeds: Applicability after converting to Powder

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Aug 7, 2014
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Industry is with replete with those manufacturers who are experts in organic business. The rapid changes in technology and demands of the customers have brought together some new concepts in seeds and weeds. There are many weeds that are grown intentionally as they act as some important ingredients in other industries. Cassia Tora seeds are also grown as weeds as they are further used as insecticides and they are applicable to many food items on commercial basis. These seeds are sown in tropical climatic regions as they are best suited for hot and wet atmosphere. This product has its great demand in food producing agencies as it contains cassia oil that is responsible to give good aroma and taste. Though sugar, resins and mucilage form its main constituents, yet cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannins, mannitol, coumarins, and oils like aldehydes, eugenol, and pinene are considered as its prime constituents.

There are many end products that are prepared from these seeds and cassia tora powder is the main product that is made after splitting and grinding its seeds. It has a wide usage in organic farming as it may be substituted for pesticides. Mostly in India, this usage of powder has been highly acknowledged and its roasted seeds are also used in food agencies.

The food that is provided to pet is prepared after considering the diet of every single animal. In some industries, cassia tora powder is used as the main ingredient of pet food as it is added in right proportion to it. Further it also has its applicability for mining and industrial purpose as it is mixed with guar gum to produce the desired result.  As far as its main uses are concerned, it is highly utilized as an  emulsifier, thickener,  moisture retention agent, foam stabilizer and/or texturizing agent in frozen dairy desserts and mixes, cheese, meat products and poultry products. Thus, after keeping in view its usage, the production of this particular type of product should surely be inspired. It is also associated with other hydrocolloids such as Carrageenan or Xanthan gum. Thus, this powder has found its existence for every kind of industry. From organic to food item fields, all have some sort of demand for this particular powder as it makes the execution of the process quite simple and easy.

This powder is formed after splitting of seeds and then they are grinded. Still there is a process that is to be followed in its production. It is not possible to use the seeds straight away to make powder. The seeds are first de-husked and then their endosperm is screened properly. Then the seeds are moved from many steps in order to remove their waste products and then they are finally ready to be converted to powder. There are many units in India that work for the same reason.


The author has himself worked with many industries that use these seeds and therefore has written this article after using his own practical approach and personal observations. Please click for more information.

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