Description: Gum Arabic is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal L. Willdenow. Organoleptic data: Tasteless, odourless Appearance: Pale amber gum nodules Moisture content : 15.0 % Total ash : 4 % Acid insoluble ash : 0.5 % Acid insoluble matter : 0.5 % pH 4.1 : 4.8 Starch or dextrin Absence Tannin-bearing gums Absence Arsenic < 3 mg/kg Lead < 2 mg/kg Cadmium < 1 mg/kg Mercury < 1 mg/kg Heavy metals < 20 mg/kg Viscosity (25% w/w solution) 70 - 110 cps (Brookfield LVT-Sp1-30RPM-20 C) Specific optical rotation -25 to -35 (rotation10% w/w aqueous solution