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When seed is broken into two halves they are referred to as cassia splits also known as cassia tora gum splits, senna splits and others. The seed consists of an outer husk, an endosperm, the ovary or germ. Only the endosperm or split, containing mainly polysaccharides, is used for to produce cassia gum. Husk and germ are loosened from the endosperm by making them brittle by heating. It can be removed by pulverization. The split remains intact in these temperatures. It mainly consist mannose and galactose. Pale yellow in color, these splits are soluble in hot water. They act as thickening and gelling agents with carageenan and xanthan. It is also used as food additives and cattle feed products.
