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Gum Arabic, also known as acacia gum, Kordofan, or meska, is a natural gum derived from the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree, primarily the Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal. The gum is harvested through a specialized tapping process on the trunk of the tree. When the resinous liquid is exposed to air, it thickens and forms a hard, glassy substance that is edible and recognized with the E number E414.
Gum Arabic is predominantly harvested in the gum belt of Africa, which stretches from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east, also known as the African Sahel. Historically, Sudan has been a significant producer of Gum Arabic, accounting for approximately 80% of global production from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Today, while this figure has decreased, Sudan remains the largest single producer of Gum Arabic worldwide.
Gum Arabic is widely utilized across various industries, with its primary application being as a stabilizer in the food sector. Its versatility makes it an essential ingredient in numerous products, including:
Food and Beverages: Acts as an emulsifier and thickening agent in icing, fillings, chewing gum, and soft drinks.
Industrial Applications: Used in printing, paint production, cosmetics, and as a viscosity control agent in ink and textiles.
Art Supplies: Serves as a water-soluble binder for watercolor painting and is used in fireworks compositions.
Dietary Fiber: Recognized for its health benefits, Gum Arabic is a functional dietary fiber found in granola bars and other snacks.
Gum Arabic is an integral ingredient in many everyday products, including:
Major beverage manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Pepsi
Cosmetics producers
Paints and fireworks manufacturers
Candy makers, including those producing hard gummy candies, marshmallows, and M&M's
Bakers and cake decorators
Pharmaceutical companies and winemakers
Producers of postage stamps, envelopes, and cigarette papers
Our Gum Arabic meets the Sudanese standard set by the technical committee formed by the SSMO. The specification applies to Talha gum from Acacia Seyal. For detailed specifications, please refer to the SSMO specifications sheet.
Grade: Cleaned Grade
Appearance: Ranges from light to dark amber, consisting of whole or broken lumps with minimal fine particles.
Grades:
Talha Sifting Grade (0.5mm - 4mm)
Talha Grade 3 (G3) (4mm and above)
Talha Dust Grade (under 0.5mm)
Talha Cleaned (minimum of 35% sifting and 65% G3)
Packaging: Gum Arabic is packed in 25 kg or 50 kg polypropylene (PP) bags.
Shipping: We can load up to 22 metric tons of gum into a 20-foot container. The minimum order quantity is a full container load (20ft FCL).
Lead Time: Orders take 10 to 15 days to be shipped, depending on the quantity.
Loading Port: Goods are shipped from Port Sudan (SDPZU), with potential re-export options from other nearby Middle Eastern ports.
Delivery Time: Transit to the client’s desired port generally varies from 2 to 8 weeks based on shipping routes.
Payment terms and documents provided along with the shipment are mentioned on the product main page ** (please check the payment terms page)
The HS code for Arabic gum is 13012000. Sudanese Gum Arabic is exempt from US sanctions and can be exported directly from Port Sudan using a special UFAC license.