Description
Premium gum arabic exuded from the Acacia senegal tree, distinguished from the lower-cost Acacia seyal grade by superior emulsification and clarity. The preferred grade for beverage flavor emulsification and confectionery encapsulation.
Pale yellow to amber free-flowing powder or pre-hydrated granules. Cold-water soluble with low viscosity; one of the few hydrocolloids that can dissolve at very high concentration (above 40 percent) without forming gel.
We supply Acacia Senegal Premium from China-based processing partners with cross-border sourcing from Sudan, Chad, and Senegal, holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include spray-dried powder, mechanical kibbled, and instant-soluble agglomerated grades. Particle size from 80 mesh to 200 mesh depending on application.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering protein content, nitrogen content (marker for senegal vs seyal), heavy metals, and microbiology.
Introduction
Gum arabic is the air-hardened exudate that flows from incisions in the bark of acacia trees, primarily Acacia senegal across the Sahel belt from Senegal to Sudan and into Chad. Sudan accounts for approximately half of global supply.
The molecule is a complex arabinogalactan-protein with a unique structure that enables it to function simultaneously as a thickener, emulsifier, and film former at very high concentration without forming gel. This profile is unmatched among food-grade hydrocolloids.
Premium senegal grade is distinguished from seyal grade by higher nitrogen (protein) content of 2.0 to 3.5 percent and by superior emulsion stability. The beverage flavor industry relies almost exclusively on senegal grade for cloud and emulsion applications.
Cultivation and harvest is a smallholder activity supporting livelihoods across the Sahel. Sustainability and fair-trade certification programs have expanded since 2010 in response to brand-owner demand.
Where it is used
- Beverage flavor emulsions, including soft drinks and cola flavor systems (the dominant global application)
- Encapsulation of flavors and essential oils by spray-drying
- Confectionery: gum drops, marshmallows, and pastilles
- Wine and beer fining
- Chocolate panning and confectionery coatings
- Pharmaceutical syrups, suspensions, and tablet binders
- Spray-dried flavor encapsulation
- Cosmetic emulsions and gels
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber powder or granules |
| Protein content | 2.0% to 3.5% |
| Nitrogen content | 0.32% to 0.56% |
| Optical rotation | −25° to −35° |
| Moisture | ≤ 10.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 4.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10000 cfu/g |
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