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$1,400/Tonne-Force(Metric)
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Minimum order quantity: 20 Tonne-Force(Metric)
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Supplier Country: South Sudan
Export market: Kenya
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Fao Codex Alimentarius Certified
Bark Incision Harvesting
Moisture-resistant Packaging
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South Sudan
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Juba - anja road , near airport plaza
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Kenya
East Africa
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Gum Arabic - Acacia Seyal (Talha)
Welcome to our collection of premium Gum Arabic sourced from Acacia Seyal trees, commonly known as Talha. Renowned for its versatility and high-quality properties, Gum Arabic has extensive applications across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. Our products ensure authenticity, purity, and compliance to industry standards.
About Our Company
We specialize in supplying high-grade Gum Arabic - Acacia Seyal (Talha) products. Our commitment is to provide the finest natural resin directly sourced from trusted producers, maintaining stringent quality controls and professional service throughout the supply chain. With dedicated expertise in this product category, we are proud to offer reliable and consistent Gum Arabic suited to diverse market needs.
Gum Arabic - Acacia Seyal (Talha): Overview & Varieties
Common Varieties and Grades
Gum Arabic primarily comes from two species: Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal. The Acacia Seyal gum, or Talha, is characterized by its darker color and slightly different chemical composition compared to Acacia Senegal. It is generally thicker and less soluble but still highly valued.
Grading of Gum Arabic depends on its purity, color, solubility, and size of the granules. The finest grades are bright, almost transparent, with minimal impurities and high solubility, intended for food and pharmaceutical use. Lower grades might be used for industrial purposes.
Typical Characteristics
- Natural exudate resin from Acacia Seyal trees.
- Appearance: Irregular tears or lumps ranging from pale yellow to dark brown.
- Solubility: Water-soluble gum, forming viscous solutions.
- Odorless and tasteless, making it ideal as a stabilizer and emulsifier.
- Composed mainly of polysaccharides and glycoproteins.
Nutritional and Technical Properties
Gum Arabic contains dietary fibers and acts as a prebiotic, aiding digestive health. Technically, it serves as a natural emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener, widely used in products such as soft drinks, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, paints, and adhesives.
Common Applications
- Food Industry: Emulsifier and stabilizer in candies, soft drinks, bakeries, and dairy products.
- Pharmaceuticals: Binder in tablets, controlled drug release, and emulsifying agent.
- Cosmetics: Thickener in lotions, creams, and toothpaste.
- Industrial Uses: Ink production, paints, adhesives, and textile finishing.
Harvesting and Production Process
Gum Arabic is harvested from the African Acacia Seyal trees primarily during the dry season. The process involves making incisions in the bark of mature trees to allow the sap to exude naturally. This hardened sap is collected by hand after it solidifies on the bark, with care taken to avoid over-harvesting to preserve tree health.
Post-harvest, the gum is cleaned to remove bark particles and other impurities, then sorted by size and quality before packaging. Traditional methods are combined with modern quality controls to maintain product consistency and safety.
Quality Standards and Packaging
Gum Arabic is graded according to color, purity, solubility, and moisture content, adhering to international standards set by bodies such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Codex Alimentarius. High-grade Gum Arabic meets food additive and pharmaceutical grade requirements.
Packaging typically involves moisture-resistant sacks ranging from 25 to 50 kilograms, suitable for export. Ensuring airtight and clean packaging protects the gum from humidity and contamination, preserving its quality throughout transit and storage.
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Ahmed Salah (C-Level Manager)
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Response Rate: 12%
Avg Response Time: ≤ 7 days
Year Established: 2024
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