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Arabic Gum (Acacia Gum)
1. Basic Product Information
Product Name: Arabic Gum
Alternative Name: Acacia Gum, Gum Arabic
CAS Number: 9000-01-5
MF: Polysaccharide complex (mixed arabinogalactan polysaccharide extracted from Acacia senegal tree exudate)
MW: High molecular weight natural polysaccharide mixture
FEMA No.: 2001
Product Category: Food additive, natural thickener & emulsifier, pharmaceutical excipient, cosmetic raw material, printing auxiliary
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Parameters
- Appearance: White to pale yellow granular or fine powder, semi-transparent lumps for raw gum
- Odor: Odorless, slight neutral natural plant taste
- Solubility: Fully soluble in cold and hot water, forms viscous weak acidic colloid; insoluble in ethanol, acetone and other organic solvents
- pH Value: 4.5–5.5 (10% aqueous solution, 20°C)
- Density: 1.35–1.40 g/cm3
- Bulk Density: ~400 kg/m3
- Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic under high humidity; aqueous solution prone to microbial spoilage without preservatives
- Thermal Characteristic: Stable below 80°C; prolonged heating over 100°C causes viscosity decline
Chemical Characteristics
- Molecular Composition: Natural branched polysaccharide composed of galactose, arabinose, rhamnose and glucuronic acid
- Core Functional Properties: Excellent emulsification, thickening, film-forming, suspension and encapsulation capacity
- Coagulation Characteristic: Precipitates in high-concentration ethanol; forms composite coacervate with gelatin, protein
- Photostability: Good light stability for solid powder; aqueous solution needs anti-mold preservation
- Chemical Compatibility: Compatible with most food raw materials; incompatible with high-concentration alcohol, ferric salts, tannins, strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
- Core Application: Food Industry Additive
- Beverages: Stabilize foam, prevent stratification of fruit juice, carbonated drinks and tea essence
- Confectionery & Chocolate: Anti-crystallization, anti-sticking, improve texture and extend shelf life
- Bakery & Ice Cream: Improve dough texture, inhibit ice crystal growth, stabilize frozen system
- Pharmaceutical Excipient
Film-forming agent, binder, suspending agent for oral tablets, syrups and herbal preparations; capsule coating auxiliary material - Cosmetic Raw Material
Natural thickener, film-forming agent for facial masks, lotion, hair care products, mild and non-irritating - Printing & Ink Auxiliary
Water-based ink thickener, lithography gum base, pigment suspension stabilizer - Laboratory Analytical Reagent
Colloidal stabilizer for microscopic slide preparation and biochemical testing
4. Platform Category & Product Group Selection Guide
1) Domestic B2B Platform Category
Recommended Path: Other Chemicals / Food Additives
Reason: Certified food-grade natural plant gum, primary usage as food additive.
2) English Product Group Dropdown Options
Recommended Selection: Food Additive
Do not select Pharmaceutical Chemicals or Basic Organic Chemicals; it is standard food additive raw material.
3. Standard Foreign Trade Packaging Specification
1kg sealed plastic bag for lab formula test samples; 25kg kraft paper bag lined with PE inner bag for bulk food factory orders; customized food-grade packaging available
5. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Requirement (Food Grade) |
| CAS Number | 9000-01-5 |
| Appearance | Uniform off-white fine powder without foreign impurities |
| Loss on Drying | ≤2.0% |
| Total Ash | ≤4.0% |
| Acid-insoluble Ash | ≤0.5% |
| Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Microbe: Salmonella, E.coli | Negative |
| Starch & Dextrin | Not detected |
| Tannin | Not detected |
| Standard Storage Package | Airtight light-proof PE lined kraft bag, 25kg net weight |
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