Gum Acacia and Gum Arabic
From a naming and regulatory standpoint, the FDA treats both Gum Arabic and Gum Acacia as synonyms and they fall under the same regulation. 21CFR 172.780 Acacia (gum arabic) and 21CFR 184.1330 Acacia (gum arabic)) are the dried gummy exudate from stems and branches of trees of various species of the genus Acacia, family Leguminosae.
However, manufacturers manage these two ingredients in the following way.
Acacia (from Vachellia seyal Acacia trees) is almost always referred to as Gum Acacia. It does not function as an emulsifier. It functions well for moisture retention, tablet coatings, adding viscosity or stabilization.
Acacia (from Senegalia senegal) Acacia trees) is usually referred to as Premium Spray Dried Gum Arabic. It is an excellent emulsifier. It also works well as a film former and improves mouthfeel.
Acacia gum is a natural, water –soluble hydrocolloid from Acacia tree sap, which acts mainly as a stabilizer, binder and encapsulating and emulsifying agent. It is valued for being low-viscosity and highly functional, so it can improve texture and stability without making products too viscous.
Acacia Gum
A water-soluble polysaccharide and dietary fiber exudate hydrocolloid, which is harvested from the stems and branches of the Vachellia seyal Acacia trees. It is used widely as an excellent binder and film former, and also improves mouthfeel. This product is 100% Pure, All-Natural Seyal Gum; 90% Dietary Fiber; consistent low viscosity.
Main uses for Foods, Cosmetics and Industrial Applications:
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However, manufacturers manage these two ingredients in the following way.
Beverages — Stabilizes flavor oils and provides mouthfeel in beverage systems.
milk, or those products which are directly connected to these milk based products. Many dairy products have a relatively short shelf life, such as yogurts, some processed cheeses and dairy based beverages. The flavors used typically complement the dairy notes and provide those traditional tastes we are accustomed to. Products like ice cream and frozen desserts have less urgent shelf life needs, as the products have mild processing and are kept frozen through the shelf life of the product.
Gum Arabic
A water-soluble polysaccharide and dietary fiber exudate hydrocolloid, which is harvested from the stems and branches of the Senegalia senegal Acacia trees. It is used widely as an excellent emulsifier, stabilizer and film former, and also improves mouthfeel. This product is 100% Pure, All-Natural Senegal Gum; 90% Dietary Fiber; consistent low viscosity. Gum Arabic is also used for microencapsulation of flavors, vitamins and other sensitive ingredients. It is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and industrial formulations as a binder, film former, stabilizer and suspending agent. It is also used in coatings and other technical applications where a natural adhesive or protective colloid is useful.
