| ITEMS | STANDARD |
| Appearance | Off-white to Yellowish Granular or Powder |
| Odor | Own inherent smell, no odor |
| Viscosity ( Brookfield RVT, 25%, 25℃, Spindle #2, 20rpm, mPa.s) | 60- 100 |
| pH | 3.5- 6.5 |
| Moisture(105℃, 5h) | 15% Max |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Nitrogen | 0.24%- 0.41% |
| Ash | 4% Max |
| Insolubles in Acid | 0.5% Max |
| Starch | Negative |
| Dannin | Negative |
| Arsenic (As) | 3ppm Max |
| Lead (Pb) | 10ppm Max |
| Heavy Metals | 40ppm Max |
| E.Coli/ 5g | Negative |
| Salmonella/ 10g | Negative |
| Total Plate Count | 1000 cfu/ g Max |
Specifications of Acacia Gum Powder :
| ITEMS | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White to off-white Powder |
| Odor | Own inherent smell, no odor |
| Viscosity (25%, 25℃, mPa.s) | 60- 100 |
| pH | 3.5- 6.5 |
| Moisture(105℃, 4h) | ≤ 10% |
| Total ash | ≤ 4% |
| Acid insoluble ash | ≤ 0.5% |
| Acid insoluble matter | ≤ 1% |
| Nitrogen | 0.24%- 0.41% |
| Starch or dextrin | Negative |
| Tannin | Negative |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| E.coli/ 5g | Negative |
| Salmonella spp./ 10g | Negative |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 5000 cfu/ g |
Specifications of Acacia Gum Spray-dried Powder :
| ITEMS | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White to off-white Powder |
| Odor | Own inherent smell, no odor |
| Viscosity ( Brookfield RVT, 25%, 25℃, Spindle #2, 20rpm, mPa.s) | 60- 100 |
| pH | 3.5- 6.5 |
| Moisture(105℃, 4h) | ≤ 10% |
| Total ash | ≤ 4% |
| Acid insoluble ash | ≤ 0.5% |
| Acid insoluble matter | ≤ 1% |
| Nitrogen | 0.24%- 0.41% |
| Starch or dextrin | Negative |
| Tannin | Negative |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| E.coli/ 5g | Negative |
| Salmonella spp./ 10g | Negative |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 5000 cfu/ g |
Available Grade of Gum Arabic
Food Grade: Gum Arabic is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Gum Arabic is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Gum Arabic we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Gum Arabic should be Store in original package, cool and dry.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Gum Arabic should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Gum Arabic
Gum Arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides widely used as stabilizer in food and beverage. As a stabilizer, Gum Arabic can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Gum Arabic?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Gum Arabic. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Gum Arabic.
3. Do you have Gum Arabic in Stock?
Yes, we have Gum Arabic in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Gum Arabic ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Gum Arabic ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Gum Arabic ?
The price of Gum Arabic changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Gum Arabic, Foodchem can provide Gum Arabic at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Gum Arabic are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Gum Arabic?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Gum Arabic will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Gum Arabic supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream acacia tree secretion are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Gum Arabic manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Gum Arabic will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Gum Arabic is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to icing, fillings, chewing gum and other confectionery treats.
Gum Arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides isolated from two species of the acacia tree. As a plant derived ingredients, Gum Arabic is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Gum Arabic is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Gum Arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides isolated from two species of the acacia tree. As a plant derived ingredients, Gum Arabic is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Gum Arabic is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in original package, cool and dry.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Gum Arabic is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
1. Gum arabic can cause gas production, diarrhea, and loose stools when ingusted in large amount.
