Sherratt Ingredients are pleased to announce we have been appointed agents for Polygal AG. Polygal are a Swiss based producer of hydrocolloids. They offer a comprehensive range of galactomannans, including Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum and Tara Gum, marketed under their brand names Polygum and Polygel. Polygal have factories in Switzerland, Spain and Pakistan with their research and development facilities based out of their Swiss head office. 


Galactomannans are based on the ground endosperm of seeds from the Carob tree (Locust Bean Gum), Guar plant (Guar Gum) and Tara bush (Tara Gum). The different gums and their properties are differentiated by their differing ratios and structure of the galactose to mannose units that primarily constitute them. Locust Bean Gum provides mouthfeel and body to products, prevents syneresis, and assists in the manufacture of soft cheeses like cream cheese. It is also very synergistic with other hydrocolloids and is thus often used in conjunction with such products. Applications include dairy and dairy based products, creams and dips, meat and petfood, and fruit products. Tara gums have similar properties but also have cold solubility and offer freeze-thaw stability.  

Polygal also offer specialty depolymerised Guar and Tara gums. These products offer superior creamy mouthfeel, syneresis control and product stabilisation without unduly affecting the current viscosity of the product being made. These specialty gums also have excellent flavour release. Applications include salad dressings, mayonnaise, fruit preparations, ice cream and desserts. 

For more information on the Polygal range of products or samples please contact us.