Global Tara Gum Market Growth or Demand Increase or Decrease for what contains ? Tara gum, also called Peruvian carob, is a white to yellowish powder which is soluble in hot water and partially soluble in cold water. Chemically, tara gum is comprised of polysaccharides, mainly galactomannans, of high molecular weight. Tara gum is approved as a food additive by the Food Chemicals Codex and...