Talc Powder For Chewing Gum

What is FOOD GRADE Talc?

Other NamesSoapstone
Talc / Talcum
Purified Talc / Talcum
Feeling to TouchSoft and Slippery
Chemical CompositionHydrated Magnesium Silicate
[H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2]
StructureLamellar
[Platy & Layered]
Hardness
[On Mohs Scale of 1 – 10]
1
[Softest Mineral]
Specific Gravity2.5 – 2.8
[Low]
Loss on IgnitionNMT 7.00%
Loss on DryingNMT 1.00%
Magnesium Oxide [MgO]NLT 29.00%
Silica Di-Oxide [SiO2]NLT 60.00%
Iron [Fe2O3]NMT 10 PPM
Calcium [CaO]NMT 1.00%
Aluminum [Al2O3]NMT 2.00%
LeadNMT 10 PPM
Asbestos FibresNil
Water Soluble SaltsNMT 0.10%
[Hydrophobic / Water Repellent]
Acidity / AlkalinityNMT 0.3 ml of 0.1 M Hydrochloric acid required to turn the solution of material + water to acidic
Acid Soluble SubstancesNMT 2.0%
[Chemical Inert / Unreactive]
pH
[at 10%]
8.5 – 9.5
[Basic]
Mesh325 [NMT 1.00% Retention]
ColourWhite
[Opaque]
WhitenessNLT 95%

Applications of Talc in Chewing Gum

Purified Talc, or Food Grade Talc, possesses several innate physical and mechanical properties which are congenial for use in Chewing Gum manufacturing:

  • Since Talc is organophilic in nature, it combines extremely well with polymers derived from natural or synthetic resins. Therefore, it is a critical filler which provides bulk and texture to chewing gum bases.
  • As compared to other fillers, Food Grade Talc gives no reaction with the acidic flavours/ingredients and no Carbon Dioxide is released.
  • Food Grade Talc ranks high in whiteness and brightness. Thus, it elevates the brightness of colours in food dyes while keeping them safe for human consumption.
  • Food Grade Talc has a smooth and lamellar (platy and layered) structure. Consequently, when applied to the outer surface of gum candies, it provides a shiny polish. Additionally, it prevents stickiness and formation of lumps.

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