Product Description
Gum Arabic is the hardened sap acquired from the various species of
the acacia tree. As the name suggest, Gum Arabic is more commonly
found in the Arabic and West Asian areas of the world. It is most
commonly found in Sudan and can also be found from Senegal to
Somalia.
The two sugar compounds known as arabinose and ribose were
extracted from, and named after Gum Arabic.
Gum Arabic is known in the chemical world as a very effective
stabilizer that hinders a chemical reaction between two or more
ingredients. It is edible and has an E number of E **4.
There are numerous applications for Gum Arabic which range from
viscosity control in different industries to making a
middle-eastern gelato like dessert at home.
Industrial Applications
Food based
Gum Arabic is used as an emulsifier to thicken food items such as:
- Fillings
- Icings
- Chewing Gum
- Confectionery Treats
Printing
Gum Arabic is very commonly used in lithographic processes. It is
used to etch images both on traditional stones and aluminum plates.
Fireworks
Gum Arabic is used as a water-soluble binder for the fireworks
industry.
Ceramics
When manufacturing ceramics, Gum Arabic acts as a binder to help
the glaze settle with the clay before it is fired which reduces the
risk of damaging the piece during handling and manufacturing.
Painting and Art
Gum Arabic is also used as a binder in water color paints due to
its high solubility in water. Gum Arabic acts as a vehicle to
facilitate the water color onto the surface such as paper.
Gum Arabic also facilitates the working time when painting as it
slows down the evaporation of water. After the paint is applied,
Gum Arabic increases the luminosity after the evaporation due to
its binding properties.
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1500 ~ 1700 / Metric Ton ( Negotiable ) (Negotiable)
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1500 per Metric Ton |
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20 Metric Ton |
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