The aforementioned is simply the procedure for obtaining generic Talc Powder from Talc Lumps.
| Other Names | Soapstone Talc / Talcum Purified Talc / Talcum |
| Feeling to Touch | Soft and Slippery |
| Chemical Composition | Hydrated Magnesium Silicate [H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2] |
| Structure | Lamellar [Platy & Layered] |
| Hardness [On Mohs Scale of 1 – 10] |
1 [Softest Mineral] |
| Specific Gravity | 2.5 – 2.8 [Low] |
| Loss on Ignition | NMT 7.00% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 1.00% |
| Magnesium Oxide [MgO] | NLT 30.00% |
| Silica Di-Oxide [SiO2] | NLT 60.00% |
| Iron [Fe2O3] | NMT 10 PPM |
| Calcium [CaO] | NMT 1.00% |
| Aluminum [Al2O3] | NMT 2.00% |
| Lead | NMT 10 PPM |
| Asbestos Fibres | Nil |
| Water Soluble Salts | NMT 0.20% [Hydrophobic / Water Repellent] |
| Acidity / Alkalinity | NMT 0.3 ml of 0.1 M Hydrochloric acid required to turn the solution of material + water to acidic |
| Acid Soluble Substances | NMT 2.0% [Chemical Inert / Unreactive] |
| pH [at 10%] |
8.5 – 9.5 [Basic] |
| Mesh | 325 [NMT 1.00% Retention] |
| Colour | White [Opaque] |
| Whiteness | NLT 95% |
First and foremost, at Vinayak Ingredients India Pvt. Ltd., we purchase only the highest grade of Talc lumps to manufacture our Food Grade Talc. After purchase, we perform a second round of dressing and sorting on these lumps. This helps to segregate away even the smallest of impurities from these lumps which might have been left behind by the miners. Following that, we run the lumps through a Jaw Crusher which breaks down the crude lumps into gravel form. Thereafter, we feed the gravel into a high speed and industrial sized Hammer Mill, which pulverises it into fine powder. Our mill is equipped with a customization ready classifier, which ensures that the desired fineness is achieved.
Even after all these processes, the job of converting regular Talc Powder into Food Grade Talc is not over. Infact, at Vinayak Corporation, we go a step further and sterilize this packed material in our fully automatic ETO Sterilizer, which eliminates any microbial growth present in the material as well as prevents future growth of the same.
Food Grade Talc has a smooth and lamellar (platy and layered) structure. Consequently, when applied to the outer surface of pulses, it provides a shiny polish. Additionally, it prevents stickiness between pulses, beans or candies.
Since Food Grade 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 is hydrophobic in nature. Hence, it functions as an anti-caking agent by coating other substances and making them water-repellent and prevents formation of lumps. For instance, this property of talc makes it ideal for usage in starch, chocolates, chewing gums, baked goods, dried fruits, rice, cheese, seasoning and table salt.
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.
Vinayak Ingredients India is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Food Grade Talc Powder, for enquiries please contact us at the details mentioned below: sales@vinayakcorporation.com
Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. has over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality Food Additives. We focus and manufacture products obtained from Natural sources such as Natural Colors, Spray-dried Fruit and Vegetable Powders & Natural Extracts which are eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable.
