Gum Arabic Sudan’s miracle commodity, also known as acacia gum, or Meska natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. Gum Arabic is a complex mixture of glycoprotein and polysaccharide. It is used for food, ink, painting and photography.
Gum Arabic Hashab(Acacia Senegal): Gum Arabic Hashab is known for its many uses in food items such as gelatos and soft drinks, marshmallows and other candies. It is also used in the food industry as a stabilizer and in cosmetics. It is also an important ingredient in Lithography, printing, production of paint, production of glue and ink.
Properties:
- Color (Pale white to yellowish- orange)
- Solubility (highly soluble In water, give up to 50)
- Moisture (less than 15%)
- Total Ash (less than 4%)
- Viscosity (70 110 mpcs)
- Protein (0.7% – 10% )
- Nitrogin (0.106% – 0.156%)
- Acid Insoluble Residue (.35% MAX)