what is acacia gum

Arabic Gum is a natural exudate gum, also known as Acacia gum is a composite mixture of polysaccharides and glycoprotein that is mainly used as stabilizer in the food industry. Arabic gum is a product of the two species of acacia trees, Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal.

Sudan is greatest producer of Arabic gum, with more than 75% of the Senegalese grade supply which is the best quality. The acacia tree is found in dry regions of the country such as Darfur and Kordofan.

MAIN APPLICATION FOR GUM ARABIC:

• Confectionary (chocolate and chewing gum).

• Beverages (soft drinks)

• Flavourings

• Stabilising agent for frozen dairy desserts, etc.

• Nutrition (alimentary fiber)

• Medical industry (capsules shells)

• Paint Production

• Cosmetics.

Types and grades of Gum Arabic

Grade 1:

Hashab (Acacia Senegal):

Hashab known as hard gum for its glassy fracture is a pale to orange-brown colored solid substance, which consists of 85% of soluble dietary fibre and is known for many uses such as acting like a stabilizer for beverage emulsions and food items.

General specifications of Hashab grades:

Hand Picked Selected: 16mm & above.
Cleaned and Sifted: 5mm – 16mm.
Granules: 0.5mm – 5mm.
Dust: 0.5mm.

Available sizes for export:

1mm & above.
Dust: 0.5 mm & under.

Grade 1:

Talha (Acacia Seyal)

Talha known as Flaky gum for its easy to crumble to powder is a yellow-brown colored solid substance and is very soluble in water.

General specifications of Talha grades:

Cleaned: 4mm & above.
Sifting: 0.5mm – 4mm.
Dust: 0- 0.5mm.

Available sizes for export:

Cleaned: 4mm & above.
Sifting: 0.5mm – 4mm.
Dust: 0- 0.5mm.

Packing:

Packed in 25 or 50 Kg Emulsion bags.
Gum Arabic is exported 22 MT exported in 20ft containers