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Acacia Gum

What is Acacia Gum?

Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic or arabic gum, is a natural gum harvested from the hardened sap of Acacia senegal & Acacia seyal trees. It is widely used across food and beverage manufacturing due to its multifunctional properties, which include:

  • Emulsification & Stabilization: Coats and stabilizes oil droplets in beverage emulsions, flavor oils, and dressings, which helps to prevent separation during storage and distribution.
  • Thickening & Texture: Provides body and mouthfeel in confections, glazes, and coatings without imparting a heavy or gummy texture. It carries a lower viscosity relative to most other hydrocolloids.
  • Sugar Crystallization Control: Helps inhibit sugar crystallization in gummies, soft candy, and syrups, providing a smooth, consistent texture.
  • Encapsulation & Flavor Fixation: Used to encapsulate flavor oils and other actives through spray-drying, which protects them from oxidation as well as extending the shelf life of the finished product.
  • Foam & Fining Agent: Supports foam stabilization in carbonated and brewed beverages. Often used by winemakers as a fining agent & for haze-prevention.

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Acacia Gum Technical & Product Specifications

Characteristic

Specification
Chemical Name/Synonyms Acacia (Gum Arabic), Acacia senegal / Acacia seyal gum, Arabic gum, INS 414, E414
CAS Number 9000-01-5
EINECS / EC Number 232-519-5
Appearance Unground: pale white to orange-brown spheroidal tears with a matte or glassy fracture. Ground: white to yellowish-white flakes, granules, or powder
Taste/Odor Bland, essentially odorless
Viscosity Low compared to most hydrocolloids; a 30% solution can be less viscous than a 1% solution of many other gums
Solubility Freely soluble in cold water (roughly 1 g per 2 mL); insoluble in ethanol and most organic solvents
pH (approx.) Approximately 4.3–5.5, acid to litmus, depending on species and grade
Loss on Drying (Moisture) Not more than 15% for granular material; not more than 10% for spray-dried material
Regulatory/Grade FCC / JECFA food-grade specifications, with Kosher status
Packaging Options 55 lb. / 25 kg bags; available in flake, granule, or powder form

Regulatory & Handling Considerations

  • Food Regulatory Approvals: Authorized for use in food and beverages in the U.S. (FDA) and globally under food additive regulations (INS 414; EU E414 designation).
  • Solubility & Handling: Dissolves readily in cold water but is insoluble in ethanol; formulators should account for solution viscosity build-up at higher concentrations.
  • Ingredient Interactions: As a natural plant exudate, composition and viscosity can vary by harvest and species, so formulation adjustments may be needed when switching between grades or suppliers.

Benefits of Acacia Gum for Food & Beverage Manufacturers

  • Provides reliable emulsification without heavy or gummy texture
  • Supports sugar crystallization control in confections
  • Offers low viscosity at high solids compared to other hydrocolloids
  • Suitable for cold-water processing
  • Meets global food-grade standards for safety and purity

About American International Foods, Inc. (AIFI) - An Acacia Gum Supplier & Distributor

American International Foods, Inc. is a leading ingredient supplier with an additional full-service portfolio of over 2500 food and beverage ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of gums and hydrocolloids distributed to manufacturers and processors in the food, beverage, pet food, health and nutrition sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality gums & hydrocolloids at competitive prices.