What is Persian gum (zedo)?
zedo: It is a gum that is exuded from the wild almond tree (Amygdalus Scoparia Spach) of the Rosaceae family.
Chemical compounds of Persian gum (zedo)
This gum is composed of protein, moisture, carbohydrates, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, tannins, and potassium.
This gum is an acidic gum with an average pH of 4.4 ww, protein of 0.20% ww, lipid of 0.20% ww, water absorption capacity 12.65 g/g, and cold water insoluble gel of 71% w/w.
The viscosity of Persian gum (zedo) widely ranges from about 60 centipoises at a concentration of 0.5% to 3800 centipoises at a concentration of 0.5%.
The concentration of this gum is higher than gum arabic and lower than gum tragacanth.
Zedo gum has the water solubility property and consists of two soluble and insoluble components.
Medicinal properties
- Thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifiers in food industry (beverages, dairy, confectionery, sauces and frozen products)
- Preparation of diet products
- Textile industry (ship insulation to prevent moisture penetration)
- Adhesive industry
- Lithography
- Treatment of bladder stones
- Pharmacology
- Appetizer
- Treatment of swollen joints
- Treatment of parasites
Maleki Commercial Company, the largest exporter of zedo gum (Persian gum)
Maleki Commercial Company is the largest direct exporter of zedo gum (Persian gum) in Iran and Asia. Maleki Commercial Company exports the best quality of Persion Gum according to the customer needs in the form of EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, FOB, FAC, CFR, CIF.
