- Milled Powder
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 |