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Gum Acacia
To date, gum acacia is still harvested by hand in the form of amber-colored chunks. As a purely vegetable raw ingredient, it has a wide range of applications. It contains a polyfunctional hydrocolloid that offers excellent stabilizing and emulsifying properties; moreover, it is used as a natural adhesive and as an encapsulating agent in various recipes. With more than 100 years of experience in the procurement and refining of this valuable raw ingredient, Norevo has built a sustainable and stable network of partners in its African regions of origin.
Origin
Gum acacia is an exudate from wild acacia trees and originates from the Central African "Gum Belt" that stretches from Senegal to Ethiopia in the south of the Sahara desert. Norevo's main supplier countries are Sudan, Chad, and Nigeria.
Sustainability
Deforestation is a growing problem throughout the entire Gum Belt. Its acacia trees bind nitrogen and nourish and bind the soil, thus helping to reduce soil erosion. Moreover, the gum harvest is an important source of income for the local population. To the best of our knowledge and based on the information we receive from our suppliers, we could not observe any deforestation practices related to our gum acacia supply. We are convinced that acacia trees help the Gum Belt countries fight deforestation and desertification.
The journey of gum acacia
Gum acacia is harvested by making small cuts on the bark of the acacia trees. This so-called tapping process makes resin ooze from the trees as "tears", where they subsequently dry and are harvested by hand. Immediately after the harvest, gum acacia pieces are soft in texture. They are subsequently dried in the sun and sorted before being packaged for export. Upon arrival at Norevo's production plant near Hamburg, gum acacia is dissolved in water, purified, pasteurized, and then dried to receive standardized powder qualities in a unique process: Our drum drying method is particularly gentle on the ingredients of gum acacia, thus ensuring top functionality for individual customer applications.
Qualities
Quick Gum
Purified, homogenized, and quickly-soluble gum acacia powder in standardized or customized qualities. Quick Gum is easy to use, dose, and store.
MECHANICAL POWDER
Pulverized gum acacia based on the Acacia species Acacia Senegal or Acacia Seyal.
PIECES OR GRANULES
Gum acacia in pieces or granules obtained from the Acacia species Acacia Senegal or Acacia Seyal.
Applications
Cosmetics
In the cosmetics industry, gum acacia has a wide variety of uses: as an emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, or texturizer for creams, lotions, masks, and decorative cosmetics.
Confectionery
Gum acacia is used in the confectionery industry as a texturizer, barrier and film-building agent, coating, and glazing agent for pan-coated products and chewing gum.
Food
The food industry uses gum acacia as an emulsifier, suspending agent, and stabilizing agent, e.g., for dairy products, dressings, sauces, or desserts.
Beverages, flavors, wines & beer
Its use in the beverage industry is very versatile – whether as an emulsifier, a suspending agent, or a stabilizing agent for soft drinks, smoothies, or cocktails. It is also used as a carrier and encapsulating agent for flavored emulsion concentrates and spray-dried flavor powders, or as a stabilizing agent for wines and beer-mix beverages.
Pharma
The pharmaceutical industry uses gum acacia, among other things, as a film-building and coating agent as well as a binding agent for pills, dragées, pastilles, and capsules. Moreover, it is used as a stabilizer for medical suspensions and emulsions.
Baked goods
Its use in bakery products is versatile, e.g., as a moisturizer, pre-coating agent, adhesive, or texturizer.
Cereals
In cereal bars and breakfast cereals, for example, gum acacia enhances moisture properties, provides a softer texture, and improves adhesion, consistency, and taste. It is also used as a component of icings or coatings.
Technical applications
Gum acacia is used in many different technological applications, e.g., as a stabilizer for watercolor and oil paints, as an emulsifier & carrier for writing & drawing inks, or as an adhesive for glues or on cigarette paper. It is also widely used in printing applications.
Certificates
Norevo's gum acacia is Kosher and Halal certified and available in organic quality. We will be happy to advise you individually and personally.