Acacia Senegal Gum
Gum arabic from Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. — wild-harvested in Sudan's gum belt. Cleaned lump, hand-picked selected (HPS), kibbled or mechanically milled raw grades against buyer specification.
E414
Food grade
USP / FCC / JECFA
Non-GMO
Allergen-free
Vegan
Organic sourcing on request — certification in progress
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical origin | Acacia senegal (L.) Willd., Sudan | Identity / optical rotation |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber lump; off-white to cream powder | Visual |
| Particle size (powder) | 80–200 mesh, per contract | Sieve analysis |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.0% | 105 °C, 5 h |
| Total ash | ≤ 4.0% | 550 °C |
| pH (25% solution) | 4.0 – 5.0 | pH meter, 25 °C |
| Viscosity (25% solution) | 50 – 120 mPa·s | Brookfield, 25 °C |
| Optical rotation | Laevorotatory (−26° to −34°) | Polarimetry, 10% solution |
| Soluble dietary fiber | ≥ 85% (dry basis) | AOAC 985.29 / 2011.25 |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g | ISO 4833 |
| Yeasts & molds | ≤ 500 cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| E. coli | Absent / 1 g | ISO 16649 |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25 g | ISO 6579 |
Applications
- Spray-drying & flavor encapsulation — wall material with superior film formation
- Beverage emulsions — citrus & cola oil-in-water stabilization
- Confectionery — pastilles, wine gums, panned goods, glazing
- Pharmaceutical — tablet binding, film coating, demulcent carrier
- Soluble dietary fiber & prebiotic fortification — beverages, dairy, bakery, supplements
- Cosmetics — natural emulsion stabilizer and film former
Packing & storage
- 25 kg / 50 kg PP (polypropylene) bags
- 25–50 kg multi-wall kraft paper bags
- Food-grade big bags, 500–1,000 kg
- Palletized & shrink-wrapped on request
- Store cool and dry, off the floor; shelf life 36 months in original packing