Gumix Gum Arabic (Acacia)
Gumix Gum Arabic (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.
Product families
Applications
- Beer Brewing
- Liquor & Spirits
- Oenology
- Bakery
- Confectionery
- Other Food Applications
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Gums & Hydrocolloids
- Stabilizers
- Starches & Thickeners
Other characteristics
- Features
Film Forming, Good Binding. Gum Arabic dissolves readily in hot or cold water. Gum Arabic is compatible with other plant hydrocolloids as well as carbohydrates and proteins.
- Functions
- Binder, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Acacia Gum
- Labeling Claims
Clean Label, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Organic, Vegan; Clean Label; GMO-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Organic; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
FCC Compliant, Halal, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Usage
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.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Highlights
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 Pharmacopeia (EP), British Pharmacopeia (BP), JSSFA, JECFA, and E414 requirements.
- Ingredient
- Acacia Gum
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Additive Number
- E 414, INS 414
- Food Ingredients Features
- Film Forming
- Good Binding
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Binder
- Stabilizer
- Viscosity Modifier
- Certifications and Compliance
- FCC Compliant
- Halal
- JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Kosher
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Beer
- Candies
- Chewing Gum
- Confectionery Coatings
- Frozen Bakery Products
- Glazings
- Pastry Preparations
- Syrups
