Gum Arabic
Gum Arabic
also known as Acacia gum, is a natural exudate gum that is a composite mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins, mainly used as a stabiliser in the food industry. Arabic gum is a product of the two species of acacia trees, Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal. Sudan is the largest producer of Arabic gum, accounting for more than 75% of the Senegalese grade supply, which is of the highest 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 fibre) Medical industry (capsule shells) Paint Production Cosmetics.
Product Details
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 stabiliser 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 in 22 MT in 20ft containers.