- Premium Grade – Hashab & Talha
Spray-Dried Gum Arabic
Spray-dried gum Arabic is the most advanced product form, produced using controlled spray-drying technology to deliver a highly soluble, uniform powder (<200 mesh) that meets global food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical requirements. It is PGAPL’s core export product for international manufacturers.
Available Grades
- Hashab (Acacia senegal)
- Talha (Acacia seyal)
Key Benefits
- Fine micronized powder with excellent cold-water solubility.
- Strong emulsifying and stabilizing properties.
- Uniform particle size for formulation accuracy.
- Heat-stable and suitable for industrial processing.
- Clean-label, natural, non-GMO ingredient (E414).
Applications
Hashab
Beverage emulsions, encapsulation, confectionery coatings, pharmaceuticals, premium functional foods.
Talha
Beverages, powdered drink mixes, bakery glazes, cost-efficient food stabilization.
| 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 spray-dried powder (<200 mesh) |
| Taste/Odor | Bland, essentially odorless |
| Viscosity | Low compared to most hydrocolloids; uniform particle size |
| Solubility | Highly soluble 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 10% |
| Regulatory/Grade | FCC / JECFA food-grade specifications, Kosher status |
| Packaging Options | 55 lb. / 25 kg bags |