The unground product occurs as white to orange-brown, spheroidal tears of varying size or in
angular fragments. Gum arabic is also available commercially in the form of white to
yellowish-white flakes, granules, powder, roller dried, or spray-dried material. One gram dissolves
in 2 mL of water, forming a solution that flows readily and is acid to litmus, insoluble in ethanol.
Protein Content ---------- 1.78-2.57%
Chemical Characteristics ------------8%
