Gum Arabic (Hashab)
Premium gum arabic from Acacia senegal, the world's reference emulsifier (E414).
Overview
Hashab is the finest gum arabic. It is tapped from the Acacia senegal tree: collectors make small cuts in the bark, and the sap slowly seeps out and hardens in the dry season into pale, glassy tears.
Kordofan Hashab has long set the benchmark for quality. It dissolves completely in water, has an excellent emulsifying power and a mild taste, which is why beverage, confectionery and pharmaceutical makers specify it.
Grades we offer
| Grade | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hand-picked selected (HPS) | Large, clean, pale tears picked by hand |
| Cleaned & sifted | Whole and broken tears, light to dark amber, with bark, sand and dust removed |
| Siftings | Small pieces separated during cleaning |
| Dust | Fine particles from cleaning and sifting |
Available forms
- Raw tears
- Kibbled (granules)
- Mechanical powder
Main uses
- Soft drinks and flavour emulsions
- Confectionery, gums and coatings
- Tablet binding and coating
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Food fibre (about 90% soluble fibre)
Shipping & export
A full container is normally ready to load 10 to 15 days after the contract is confirmed. Transit from Port Sudan takes about 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the destination port.
