Prime Gum Acacia

Powdered Gum Arabic

Powdered gum Arabic is mechanically milled to 80–200 mesh, producing a fine powder with good solubility and reliable performance for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. While suitable for many uses, it does not offer the same level of functional uniformity or processing consistency as spray-dried gum Arabic and is typically selected for applications where particle uniformity is not critical.

Characteristic Specification
Chemical Name/Synonyms Acacia Senegal (Gum Arabic) , INS 414, E414
CAS Number 9000-01-5
EINECS / EC Number 232-519-5
Appearance White to yellowish-white fine powder (mechanically milled to 80–200 mesh)
Taste/Odor Bland, essentially odorless
Viscosity Low compared to most hydrocolloids
Solubility Good solubility in cold water (roughly 1 g per 2 mL); insoluble in ethanol
pH (approx.) Approximately 4.3–5.5
Loss on Drying Not more than 15%
Regulatory/Grade FCC / JECFA food-grade specifications, Kosher status
Packaging Options 55 lb. / 25 kg bags