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Gum Arabic is produced by the Acacia Tree and grown in the Savannah / Arid Zones of Nigeria. The type of gum in Nigeria is the Acacia Senegalese variety ,which produces the Grade One gum characterized by a negative optical rotation. A Second variety known as the Acacia Seyel ,which produces the grade two Gum is also found in Nigeria and is characterized by a positive optical rotation.
Gum Arabic is mainly used in the food processing industry as well as the pharmaceutical industry ,as well as preservatives for food and drinks.
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Colour |
Amber, Orange or CCFFFF colour with no dark pieces of significant
level of impurties |
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Size |
Large, round and spherical shaped pieces of 0.05- 2 inches in
size. There could be up to 10% smalls, fines flakes and dust
particles. |
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Colour |
Amber |
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Viscosity |
35.0 |
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4.32 |
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Identification |
Positive |
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Starch |
Negative |
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Tannin Bearing Gums |
Negative |
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Optical Rotation |
+25.7831 |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
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Escherichia Coli |
Negative |
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Solubility |
1 gm per 2 ml of water |
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Moisture content |
4.5% |
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Emulsion Test |
N/A |
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Bacteriological Quality |
SPECIFICATION:
APPEARANCE : TYPICAL
PHYSICAL STATE: GUM ARABIC.
MOISTURE : 10.2%
COLOR : CCFFFF /RED/ YELLOW
IMPURITY : 3%
PH OF SOLUTION: 6.5%
Acid insoluble :1.9%
Total ashes :3%
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