Gum Arabic Powder (Acacia Gum)

Gum Arabic Powder (Acacia Gum)

Category

Additional information

Product Name

Gum Arabic Powder (Acacia Gum)

Grades

GAP-1 (Emulsifying & Coating)
GAP-2 (Coating Only)

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

Product Details

Gum Arabic Powder (Acacia Gum) – High-Quality Natural Emulsifier from Chibio Biotech

Grades Available: GAP-1 (Emulsifying & Coating) | GAP-2 (Coating Only)
Source: Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal | Form: White to brown-yellow powder


1. Introduction

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.


2. Chemical & Physical Information

Property GAP-1 GAP-2
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


3. Functional Benefits

✅ GAP-1 (Emulsifying & Coating Grade)

  • 🌿 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

✅ GAP-2 (Coating Grade Only)

  • 🧁 Surface Gloss and Protection – Ideal for coating dairy products, bakery items, and candies

  • 🎯 Stable Film Layer – Preserves texture, moisture, and flavor


4. Application Fields & Dosage Guidelines

Industry Application Function Grade Dosage
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%

5. Production Flowchart

  1. Harvesting of Acacia Gum Exudate

  2. Sorting & Washing

  3. Dissolution in Purified Water

  4. Filtration & Decolorization

  5. Pasteurization

  6. Spray Drying into Powder

  7. Sieving & Homogenization

  8. Quality Control & Packaging


6. Why Choose Chibio Biotech’s Gum Arabic?

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


7. Why Use This Product in Your Business?

📈 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


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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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