Description

Physical and Chemical Properties of Gum Arabic:

1. Gum Arabic is a pale white orange brown solid that breaks with glassy fracture.
2. Highly soluble in water and solution up to *5% can be obtained.
3. It is insoluble in oils and most organic solvents.
4. It is regarded as *5% soluble fiber.
5. Gum Arabic contains neutral sugars like Rhamnose, Arabinose and Galactose.
6. It contains Glucuronic acid and 4 methoxyglucuronic acid.
7. Includes cationic components like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
8. Molecular weight ranges from **0,**0 to **0,**0 and as high as **0,**0

Applications of Gum

1. Confectionery
2. Miscellaneous Bakery Applications
3. Beverages
4. Encapsulated Flavors
5. Pharmaceuticals, Vitamins and Cosmetics
6. High Fiber Formulations
7. Miscellaneous Industrial Applications