Product Description
Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural gum that is obtained from the hardened sap of the Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal trees. It is commercially harvested from wild trees in the Sahel region, which includes countries like Senegal and Sudan. Gum arabic is a mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins, and it is widely used in the food industry as a stabilizer. With an E number E414, it is edible and safe for consumption.
Apart from food industry usage, gum arabic is also vital in lithography and is extensively used in the production of printing inks, paints, cosmetics, and various industrial applications such as viscosity control in inks and textiles. Although other inexpensive materials compete with gum arabic for some of these applications, it remains a crucial ingredient in many sectors. Although these days it is primarily produced throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and utilized in the Middle East.
APPLICATION
The versatile E414 natural gum arabic has a multitude of applications across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, printing, ceramics, and ink. It is commonly used in pencil and graphite manufacturing, as well as in the production of grinding wheel powder and fireworks. Additionally, it has found use in the creation of art paints, metallurgy, magnetic materials, and spices. The beverage industry also utilizes gum arabic, as does the light industry. Overall, this natural substance offers a wide range of benefits and remains an important ingredient in many different products.
Specification
|
Item |
Standard |
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Powder Color (visual) |
White-Off White |
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Flavor (Typical) |
Bland |
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Moisture (Infrared) (%) |
0~11 |
|
Odor (Typical) |
Odorless |
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pH (Viscosity solution) |
4~5.5 |
|
Solution Color |
Lemon-Amber |
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Texture (Qualitative) |
Free Flowing Powder |
|
Viscosity (cps) |
0~300 |
|
Total Ash Content (USP) (%) |
0~4 |
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Total Dietary Fiber |
85% Minimum (Typical) |
|
Mesh Through (%) |
80~100 |
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Combined Yeast and Mold (/g) |
0~400 |
|
S. aureus |
Negative/10g |
|
Salmonella |
Negative/25g |
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E. coli |
Negative/g |
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Total Coliforms (/g) |
0~10 |
|
Aerobic Plate Count (cfu) |
0~500 |
Package and shipment
Packaging Detail:1kg Per Foil Bag, 10 Bags Per Carton. 25 Kg Per Dr
Shipping: EMS,DHL,By Sea ,etc.
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored
Packing,Storage,Handling and Transportation.
The product should be stored in its original packing or in a suitable sealed container and kept in a clean and dry place.Storage conditions should preferably be a sheltered environment with limited temperature variations and low humidity levels.Touch the package with water or any other liquid directly will cause the product to cake,should not be stacked in pallets.Under normal conditions,the use of this product does not cause any undue health hazard.Precautions must be taken to prevent the product to contact with skin or eyes.
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