GUM ARABIC SPRAY DRIED NF FCC

Appearance

White to tan powder

Description

Is a natural gum made of hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia tree; Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. It is used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer. It's mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins gives it the properties of a glue and binder which is edible by humans. Acacia farnesiana is used in the perfume industry due to its strong fragrance.

Function

Gum Arabic is used in sweeteners and as a food, beverage and drink additive, a liquid or drink thickener, in cake and pastry preparation, and in food flavorings. Gum Arabic is used to manufacture pharmaceutical capsules, to coat pills, and it is used to manufacture vitamins, lotions, mascara, cake makeup, and so on.

Synonyms

Gum Arabic Spray Dried NF FCC; Acacia; Unigum GA100; Acacia ampliceps gum; Arabic Cool SS; Instant Gum AA; Valspray A

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from moisture.

Packages

55 lb. Fiber Drum
270 lb. Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Cosmetics
food & bev.
pharmaceutical

Product Classes

Gums
sweetener
thickeners

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: N/A