Gum Arabic (Acacia)
Gum Arabic or Acacia is the dried, gummy exudate from the stems or branches of Acacia senegal, seyal, or related species. The trees which produce commercial grades of Gum Arabic grow in different parts of Africa. To accelerate exudation, the bark is cut and the exudate allowed to dry, forming “tears” which are collected by hand every 10 days during the dry season, which varies from October to June. The product is then cleaned and milled or spray dried. In producing spray dried Gum Arabic, the gum solution is first clarified by centrifugation, then filtered, pasteurized in the case of enzyme-inactivated gum, and finally spray dried and subsequently screened for particle size uniformity.
Gum Arabic dissolves readily in hot or cold water. Gum Arabic is compatible with other plant hydrocolloids as well as carbohydrates and proteins.
The uses of Gum Arabic depends on its action as a protective colloid or stabilizer and on the adhesiveness of its water solutions. Its major use in the food industry is to impart viscosity, body, and texture to a variety of foods.
There are several grades of Gum Arabic available based on different end applications. Gumix International’s Gum Arabic grades are all-natural, Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Gumix International also supplies certified organic grades. Gumix International’s Gum Arabic complies with clean label, as well as with U.S. Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF), Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), JSSFA, JECFA, and E414 requirements.
Applications
Beverage Flavor Emulsions
Syrups
Glazes
Chewing Gums
Cough Drops
Candies
Lozenges
Pastry Dough
Coating
Jujubes
Pastilles
Bakery Products
Frozen Products
Film Former
Beer
Wine
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics
Lithography
Adhesives
Inks
Textiles
Paints
Applications
Beverage Flavor Emulsions
Syrups
Glazes
Chewing Gums
Cough Drops
Candies
Lozenges
Pastry Dough
Coating
Jujubes
Pastilles
Bakery Products
Frozen Products
Film Former
Beer
Wine
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics
Lithography
Adhesives
Inks
Textiles
Paints