Product Name | Gum Arabic Powder (Acacia Gum) |
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Grades | GAP-1 (Emulsifying & Coating) |
Source | Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal |
Form | White to brown-yellow powder |
Main Functions | Natural emulsifier, stabilizer, film former, and encapsulating agent. |
Main Applications | Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations |
Grades Available: GAP-1 (Emulsifying & Coating) | GAP-2 (Coating Only)
Source: Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal | Form: White to brown-yellow powder
Gum Arabic, also known as Acacia gum, is a natural exudate from acacia trees, widely used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations. It functions as a natural emulsifier, stabilizer, film former, and encapsulating agent.
Chibio Biotech offers GAP-1 and GAP-2 grades, with GAP-1 suitable for emulsification and coating, and GAP-2 for coating dairy and confectionery products.
Property | GAP-1 | GAP-2 |
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CAS Number | 9000-01-5 | 9000-01-5 |
Appearance | White to brown yellow powder | Same |
Solubility | Soluble in water (1 g in 2 mL) | Same |
Insoluble in ethanol | Insoluble in ethanol | |
Optical Rotation | Left (Acacia senegal) | Right (Acacia seyal) |
Viscosity (25% sol., 25°C) | ≥50 cps (Tested: 80 cps) | ≥50 cps (Tested: 70 cps) |
Loss on Drying | ≤10% (Tested: 7.5%) | ≤10% (Tested: 7.9%) |
Total Ash | ≤4% (3.1%) | ≤4% (2.8%) |
pH Value | N/A | 4–5 |
Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | Complies |
Microbial Safety | E. coli <3.0 MPN/g, Salmonella Negative | Same |
Conformance | GB29949-2013 | GB29949-2013 |
🌿 Powerful Natural Emulsifier – Used in flavors, essential oils, and beverages
🍦 Film-Forming Agent – Creates smooth coatings for confections and dairy
🧴 Compatible with Dairy Systems – Blends easily in yogurts, creams, and sauces
🧁 Surface Gloss and Protection – Ideal for coating dairy products, bakery items, and candies
🎯 Stable Film Layer – Preserves texture, moisture, and flavor
Industry | Application | Function | Grade | Dosage |
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Beverages | Cloud emulsions, soft drinks | Emulsifier, stabilizer | GAP-1 | 1–3% |
Confectionery | Gumdrops, marshmallows | Coating agent | GAP-1 / GAP-2 | 2–5% |
Dairy | Yogurt, ice cream | Texture stabilizer, coating | GAP-1 / GAP-2 | 0.5–2% |
Flavor Oils | Essential oil emulsions | Encapsulation & emulsification | GAP-1 | 3–8% |
Supplements | Tablets, gummies | Binding, coating | GAP-2 | 1–4% |
Harvesting of Acacia Gum Exudate
Sorting & Washing
Dissolution in Purified Water
Filtration & Decolorization
Pasteurization
Spray Drying into Powder
Sieving & Homogenization
Quality Control & Packaging
✔ Dual Grades (GAP-1 & GAP-2) for Versatile Applications
✔ High Emulsification Strength (80 cps in GAP-1)
✔ 100% Natural & Non-GMO – Clean Label Ingredient
✔ Stable Supply & Customized Packaging
✔ COA + GB29949-2013 Standard Compliance
📈 Rapidly Growing Demand for Natural Additives
💡 Versatile Functional Use Across Multiple Industries
🌱 Sustainable Plant-Based Solution
📊 Low Dosage – High Functionality
🧪 Ideal for R&D and Mass Production
Looking for premium emulsifiers or clean-label stabilizers?
📧 Email: sales@chibiotech.com
📞 Phone: +86 (0)532 66983270
🌐 Website: www.chibiotech.com
✅ Empower your formulations with Gum Arabic Powder from Chibio Biotech!
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