- Lumps 1–10 cm
Raw Gum Arabic
Raw gum Arabic consists of hand-harvested natural lumps obtained directly from Acacia trees. It is suitable for traditional uses or as a raw input for further industrial processing.
| Characteristic | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name/Synonyms | Acacia Senegal (Gum Arabic) , INS 414, E414 |
| CAS Number | 9000-01-5 |
| EINECS / EC Number | 232-519-5 |
| Appearance | Unground: pale white to orange-brown spheroidal tears / hand-harvested natural lumps |
| Taste/Odor | Bland, essentially odorless |
| Viscosity | Low compared to most hydrocolloids |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in cold water; insoluble in ethanol |
| pH (approx.) | Approximately 4.3–5.5, depending on species and grade |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 15% |
| Regulatory/Grade | FCC / JECFA food-grade specifications, Kosher status |
| Packaging Options | 25 kg/55 lb and 50 kg/ 110 lb bags |