Gum Arabic
Gum arabic is the product of the acacia or acacia tree, which is abundant in the tropics and especially in Sudan, which is the largest producing country for it, and is famous for its gum known as Hashab. Gum arabic is used primarily in Food Industry It is used as an emulsifier, suspension and stabilizer in emulsions, binding agent in compresses, and as a viscosity-raising agent. It is used in the printing and production of paint, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications.
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 Absent Tannin-bearing gums Absent 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 - 90 cps (Brookfield LVT-Sp1-30RPM-20 C) Specific optical rotation +51 to +58 (rotation10% w/w aqueous solution)
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
Hashab Gum Grade No.1 with below Specifications: - Cleaned Grade - Medium to Small Size Modules - Loss on Drying: Max 15% - Total Ash: max 4% - Nitrogen Content: 0.24 to 0.41% - Protein Content: 1.58 to 2.7% - Arsenic: Max 3mg/kg - Lead: Max 10mg/kg - Heavy Metal: Max 40mg/kg
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