Cassia Tora L., Caesalpiniaceae, is a wild crop and grows in most parts of India. Cassia gum is a food additive which is made from endosperm of Senna obtusifolia also very popularly known as Cassia tora Cassia obtusifolia. Gum Cassia mainly consists of mannose and galactose units. Cassia gum is a pale yellow powder that is soluble in hot water. Cassia gum powder serves as thickening agent & forms gels with carageenan & xanthan. Amba cassia gum powder is used instead of Carob gum orLocust Bean Gum, with Carrageenan for canned pet food in wet form.