Solubility Soluble up to 55% concentration. Gum Arabic is truly soluble in cold water. Other gums are either insoluble in cold water or form colloidal suspensions, solutions not true. Viscosity A 20% aqueous solution will give less than 100 cps, i.e. Gum Arabic is not very viscous at such concentrations. High viscosity is obtained only at concentrations of 40% - 50% Film-forming Gum Arabic's superb film-forming properties make it ideal for some confectionery coatings and lithographic plate solutions. Emulsifier Gum Arabic produces highly stable emulsions making it very useful in the preparation of oil-in-water food flavour emulsions, particularly for citrus oils. Color Colorless (top quality) to pale straw color (average quality). Taste Gum Arabic has no off-taste. The taste of flavoring products co-spraydried with Gum Arabic is not affected or dulled by Gum Arabic as the carrier. Fiber Gum Arabic is regarded as 90% "Soluble Fiber," according to the latest researches. Caloric Value Generally Defined As Polysaccharide Dietary Fiber With Reduced Caloric Intake. Cholesterol Reducer Human dietary intake studies have indicated a reduction in blood cholesterol levels when Gum Arabic amounts (25 grams per day) are ingested in solution. Toxicological STATUS "Generally Recognized as Safe".