Arabian Gum (Gum Arabic)
Natural acacia gum harvested in Sudan and recognised as one of the world's most valued hydrocolloids.
Sudan produces over 70% of the global supply of gum Arabic, and The Agriculture Group sources directly from established collection networks in the country's prime gum belt. Our gum Arabic is carefully cleaned, graded, and tested to meet the requirements of food, pharmaceutical, and industrial buyers.
We supply both Acacia senegal (hard gum, Grade 1) and Acacia seyal (friable gum), with grading tailored to your application needs.
Key Specifications
Verified on every shipment. Full certificate of analysis provided with each delivery.
Species
Acacia senegal / Acacia seyal
Moisture
≤15%
Ash Content
≤4%
Optical Rotation
-26° to -34°
Insoluble Matter
≤1%
Grade Options
Grade 1 / Cleaned / Kibbled / Powder
Quality Assurance & Grading
Our gum Arabic is collected through established networks in Sudan's gum belt and processed before export. Cleaning removes bark, sand, and foreign matter. Grading follows international standards for moisture, ash content, and optical rotation.
Each shipment is accompanied by a certificate of analysis confirming moisture, ash, optical rotation, viscosity, and microbiological parameters.
Cleaned, sorted, and graded at origin
Full certificate of analysis (COA) per shipment
Phytosanitary certificate and origin documentation
Compliant with EU and UK food safety regulations
Available in whole, kibbled, or spray-dried powder form
Third-party laboratory testing on request
Commercial Applications
Supplied to food manufacturers, processors, and distributors across the UK and internationally.
Food & Beverage Emulsification
Widely used as an emulsifier and stabiliser in soft drinks, confectionery, and flavour encapsulation.
Confectionery Glazing
Applied as a glazing agent and binding agent in confectionery, chewing gum, and coated products.
Pharmaceutical Binding
Used as a binder and coating agent in tablet and capsule manufacturing.
Cosmetic Formulations
Functions as an emulsifier and film-forming agent in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products.
Dietary Fibre Products
Recognised as a source of soluble dietary fibre for health food and supplement applications.
Industrial Applications
Used in printing, lithography, adhesives, and textile sizing.
Packaging & Shipment
Packaging is selected to preserve quality during transport. All packaging is food-grade for food and pharmaceutical shipments.
We supply in containerised loads from Sudan, with full logistics coordination through to your warehouse.
25 kg multi-wall paper bags or polypropylene bags
50 kg bags for industrial-grade supply
Bulk bags (FIBC) for large-volume orders
Spray-dried powder supplied in sealed, food-grade drums or bags
Full container loads (FCL) in 20ft and 40ft
Certificate of analysis, phytosanitary certificate, and origin documentation
Who This Product Is For
Frequently Asked Questions
What species of gum Arabic do you supply?
We supply both Acacia senegal (hard gum, Grade 1) and Acacia seyal (friable gum). Grading is tailored to your application, whether food-grade, pharmaceutical-grade, or industrial.
Is your gum Arabic food-grade certified?
Our gum Arabic is supplied with full Certificates of Analysis confirming compliance with EU and UK food safety regulations. Each shipment includes documented test results for moisture, ash content, optical rotation, viscosity, and microbiological parameters.
What forms is gum Arabic available in?
We supply gum Arabic in whole (tears), kibbled, and spray-dried powder form. The format is selected based on your processing requirements.
What is the minimum order for gum Arabic?
The minimum order quantity is 20 tonnes. We supply in full container loads from Sudan with logistics coordinated through to your warehouse.
20t+
Minimum Order
COA
Every Shipment
1-2 Days
Response Time
100%
Lot Traceability
Discuss Your Requirements
Submit a detailed enquiry and our team will respond within one to two business days with specifications, pricing, and logistics options.