Kenyan Arabic Gum Suppliers and Manufacturers

Acacia senegal is a tree that grows wild and naturally in arid regions of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania. It produces a sap which hardens into a natural organic gum. The tree can produce the gum from three years up to twenty five years of age and the gum produced by Acacia senegal is often referred to as Gum Hashab. Acacia senegal is a superior product and is used primarily as a stabilizer in the food industry. Gum Arabic also has a wide range of industrial applications such as use in the production of paints, inks, cosmetics, glue, and viscosity control in textile industries. Acacia senegal is also highly valued for its medicinal properties and used to predict blood serum, reduce cholesterol in blood, protect against heart diseases, reduce gut inflammations, and is even used as an analgesic. Nagaad Gums, in collaboration with the local communities, harvests the gum for further processing and sales. This product is Certified Organic by ECOCERT and the Organic Consumers Alliance of Kenya. This product is Halal Certified. Country of Origin: Kenya / Somalia / Ethiopia / Tanzania Part of Plant: Gum from the Stem Method of Harvesting: Wild Harvesting / No Cultivation Organic: This product is ECOCERT Organic Certified and free from any contaminates as analysed by our laboratory facilities. There are no preservatives.

The resin obtained from the naturally and wildly growing trees of Commiphora guidotti is commonly known as Opoponax (Opopanax). The consumable resin can be naturally collected or in some cases extracted. The Nagaad Resins and Gums Opoponax resin is composed of three grades which are identifiable as grade A, B, C, but in essence the three grades are a result of the different regions that the Commiphora guidotti trees grow. The resin is naturally obtained and traditionally considered to be medicinally active. The main commercial application of Opoponax is in the perfumery and cosmetics sectors. Though people often find the taste acrid and bitter, the highly flammable resin can also be burned as incense to produce a scent somewhat like balsam or lavender. The resin has also been used in the treatment of spasms and, before that, as an emmenagogue in the treatment of asthma, chronic visceral infections, hysteria and hypochondria. The Opoponax resin is ECOCERT Organic Certified and is free from any contamination. The plants all grow naturally and wildly and Nagaad Resins and Gums employs sustainable harvesting and safe transportation techniques. The end products are counter-checked for quality before being released into the market. Additional information Country of origin Somalia/Ethiopia Extraction process Natural harvesting Method of cultivation Wild and Natural / Not Cultivated Part of Plant Used Plant Stem Preservatives None

Acacia seyal is a tree that grows wild and naturally in arid regions of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania. It produces a sap which hardens into a darker natural organic gum. The gum produced by Acacia seyal is often referred to as Gum Talha. The gum of Acacia seyal is used primarily as a stabilizer in the food industry, though it also has a wide range of industrial applications such as being used in production of paints, cosmetics, glue, and viscosity control in textile industries. Acacia seyal is also highly valued for its medicinal properties and used for colds, diarrhoea, haemorrhages, jaundice, headaches and burns. It is even used as an analgesic. Nagaad Resins and Gums, in collaboration with the local communities, harvests the gum for further processing and sales. This product is Certified Organic by ECOCERT and the Organic Consumers Alliance of Kenya. This product is Halal Certified. Country of Origin: Kenya / Somalia / Ethiopia / Tanzania Organic: Certified Organic by ECOCERT and the Organic Consumers Alliance of Kenya Part of Plant: Gum from the stem Method of Harvesting: Wildly Crafted / No Cultivation