Gum Arabic
Gum Arabic is an exudate gum; it is secreted from plants or trees. It is used as a stabilizer,
binder, emulsifier, or a viscosity-increasing agent in confectionery, soft drinks, and dietary fiber.
It is also used in non-food products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, printing, ceramics,
photosensitive chemicals, textiles, paper, ink, paints, and adhesives.
Acacia Senegal (Hashab): medium to small size modules and tears. Light amber colour with a
lustrous exterior.
Acacia Seyal (Talha): yellowish-brown solid. Its nodules and tears on drying becoming brittle
and easily breaks into siftings and dust. It is odorless and stringent in taste.
| Solubility: | It is high soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Moisture: | 15 % Maximum |
| Acid Insoluble Matters: | 1 % Maximum |
| Total Ash: | 4 % Maximum |
| Viscosity: | 70 – 150 MPSC |
| PH: | 4.2 – 4.8 |
| Tannin test: | Passes Test |
| Starch and dextrin: | Passes Test |
| Salmonella sp: | Not Found |
Acacia Seyal (Talha) Yellowish -brown solid. Its nodules and tears on drying becoming brittle and easily breaks into siftings and dust. It is odorless and stringent in taste.
| Moisture: | 15 % Maximum |
| Total Ash: | 4 % Maximum |
| Optical Rotation: | + 45 ̊ to + 61 ̊ |
| Viscosity: | 60 – 120 MPSC |
| PH: | 3.6 – 4.8 |