Gum Arabic (Talha)
Gum arabic from Acacia seyal, a versatile, cost-effective grade for food and industry.
Overview
Talha is the second commercial type of gum arabic. It forms naturally on the Acacia seyal tree, which grows widely across Sudan's central and eastern clay plains, and it is collected without tapping.
Talha tears are more brittle than Hashab and darker in colour, and they usually break into smaller pieces. It is widely used in food, confectionery and industrial applications where a cost-effective gum arabic is needed.
Grades we offer
| Grade | Specification |
|---|---|
| Talha cleaned | Blend of lumps and siftings (at least 65% G3 lumps, up to 35% siftings) |
| Talha G3 | Pieces of 4 mm and above |
| Talha siftings | Pieces of 0.5–4 mm |
| Talha dust | Particles below 0.5 mm |
Available forms
- Raw
- Kibbled (granules)
- Mechanical powder
Main uses
- Confectionery and bakery
- Food fibre and texturising
- Adhesives and remoistenable glues
- Printing, lithography and inks
- Textiles and ceramics
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.
