GUM ARABIC
WHAT IS
GUM ARABIC?
Gum Arabic also known as Gum Acacia is exuded from Acacia trees (mainly from Acacia Senegal “Hashab Gum” and Acacia Seyal “Talha Gum”).
The ruby-like sap is the lifeblood of the Acacia Tree and comes with many natural benefits. It is a robust, natural surfactant used to combine ingredients in many foods and medicines and slows down absorption and digestion.
WHERE DOES
GUM COME FROM?
The main gum-producing countries are Sudan, Nigeria, Chad and Senegal. Sudan is the world’s largest producer of Gum Arabic.
THE GUM ARABIC JOURNEY
GUM SENEGAL or GUM SEYAL
A RAW MATERIAL
Harvested by hand
in the Gum Belt
Prevents
desertification
Tree-friendly harvest and
environmentally considerate
A low-carbon process throughout
the whole production chain
Provide revenues to
local populations
Used as a food
resourse for millennia
BENEFITS OF GUM ARABIC
Gum Arabic is a good ingredient workhorse
- High in soluble fibre (more than 90%)
- Prevents sugar crystallisation
- Binding, texturizing and emulsifying agent
- Minimises bloating
- Prebiotic fibre that is good for the gut and kidneys
- Encapsulation and coating agent
- Replacement for Gluten
- Provides a silky mouth feel where other gums become slimy
- Diabetic and Keto friendly
- Slower digestion leading to longer feelings of satiety
FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES
Emulsifier
Encapsulation Agent
Soluble Fibre Source
Stabiliser
Surface Finishing Agent
Thickener
Firming Agent
Texturizer
Adhesive
Plasticiser
Formulation Aid
Film Forming Agent
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