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Gum Tragacanth Powder – All-Natural Gum Paste Binder & Hardening Powder for Fondant

Name: Gum Tragacanth Powder – All-Natural Gum Paste Binder & Hardening Powder for Fondant
Brand: LorAnn
SKU: 7270-0600
Price: 33.9 USD
Availability: InStock

by LorAnn

$33.90

SKU 7270-0600

Size

2 oz

16 oz

Quantity

Pure Gum Tragacanth Powder – All-Natural Gum Paste Binder, Fondant Hardener & Emulsifier

Achieve professional structural strength and flawless flexibility in your sugar craft with Pure Gum Tragacanth Powder. Recognized as the traditional gold-standard binder by professional cake artists, sugar sculptors, and confectioners, this 100% natural water-soluble gum transforms ordinary fondant into high-performance gum paste for detailed edible decorations.

Whether you are sculpting delicate sugar flowers, building rigid cake toppers, or formulating specialty confections, Gum Tragacanth provides superior elasticity and firm hardening that modern synthetic alternatives simply can't match.

Why Professional Cake Decorators & Candy Makers Choose Gum Tragacanth

Superior Elasticity & Rollability: Kneaded into fondant, it improves stretch and pliability, allowing you to roll sugar paste tissue-thin for hyper-realistic flower petals and delicate ruffles without tearing.
Firm, Structural Drying: Dries hard and holds its structure under humid conditions, making it essential for standing figurines, 3D cake toppers, structural bows, and multi-tiered cake accents.
Natural Emulsifier & Thickener: Functions similarly to Gum Arabic as an emulsifier and natural thickener for syrups, glazes, edible paints, and specialty candy formulations.
Edible Glue Base: Mix with water to create a crystal-clear, strong-holding edible glue for attaching intricate fondant, gumpaste, and royal icing decorations.

How to Use Gum Tragacanth

Creating Gum Paste from Fondant: Knead 1 teaspoon of Gum Tragacanth Powder into 1 lb of rolled fondant. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest overnight (8–12 hours) to fully activate the natural gum fibers before shaping.
Making Edible Glue: Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Gum Tragacanth with 2–3 tablespoons of warm water. Stir well and let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours until it sets into a smooth, clear adhesive gel.

Dietary & Product Highlights

Clean-Label & All-Natural: 100% Pure Natural Gum (No artificial colors or added flavors)
Dietary Safe: Vegan, Kosher, GMO-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Alcohol-Free
Solubility: Fully Water-Soluble
Available Sizes:
- 2 oz Jar (Ideal for home bakers, sugar artists, and small-batch projects)
- 16 oz (1 lb) Bulk Container (Perfect for commercial bakeries, professional cake studios, and bulk production)

A common ratio is 1 teaspoon of CMC per 250g (½ lb) of fondant. Knead thoroughly and allow the mixture to rest for 10–15 minutes. This mix makes the fondant similar to gum paste.