Gum Arabic CAS NO.9000-01-5

Acacia gum is a dried exudation obtained from the stems and branches of strains of Acacia senegal (L) Willdenow or closely related species of Acacia (family Leguminosae). It consists mainly of high molecular weight polysaccharides and their calcium, magnesium and potassium salts, which on hydrolysis yield arabinose, galactose, rhamnose and glucuronic acid.

 

Appearance                        Off-white to Yellowish Granular or Powder

Odor                                Own inherent smell, no odor

Viscosity                      60- 100

pH                                3.5- 6.5

Moisture(105℃, 5h)                        15% Max

Solubility                        Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol

Nitrogen                        0.24%- 0.41%

Ash                                4% Max

Insolubles in Acid                      0.5% Max

Starch                           Negative

Dannin                                Negative

Arsenic (As)                        3ppm Max

Lead (Pb)                        10ppm Max

Heavy Metals                        40ppm Max

E.Coli/ 5g                        Negative

Salmonella/ 10g                 Negative

Total Plate Count                1000 cfu/ g Max