Arabic Gum

Gum arabic:
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 stabiliser 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 applications for gum arabic:
ã¢ï¿½â¢ confectionary (chocolate and chewing gum).
â�⢠beverages (soft drinks)
ã¢ï¿½â¢ flavourings
ã¢ï¿½â¢ stabilising agent for frozen dairy desserts, etc.
â�⢠nutrition (alimentary fiber)
ã¢ï¿½â¢ medical industry (capsules shells)
ã¢ï¿½â¢ paint production
ã¢ï¿½â¢ 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:
ã¢ï¿½â¢ hand picked selected: 16mm & above
ã¢ï¿½â¢ cleaned and sifted: 5mm ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ 16mm
ã¢ï¿½â¢ granules: 0.5mm ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ 5mm
ã¢ï¿½â¢ dust: 0.5mm
available sizes for export:
1. 1mm & above
2. dust: 0.5 mm & under