What is gum arabic?

Gum Arabic Export: Gum Arabic is a gum of acacia tree branches with the scientific name of Acacia Nilotica (L) Delile that is formed by insect bites and scratches on the branches, stems and trunks of the acacia tree.

Acacia tree characteristics

It is a tree with a height of 1 to 18 meters, the branches are young and glabrous, the leaves have petioles covered with various tubers, and the flowers are pale yellow.

Pharmaceutical part

Product of gum from trunk, branches and stems

Gum arabic production process

The gum is obtained by two natural and artificial methods.

In the natural method, it is formed by insect bites and scratches caused when the wind hits the branches.

In the artificial method, a thick gum is obtained, which is called latex, by cutting a slit on the branches, trunks and stems with a length of 60 cm.

In the early fall, degumming usually begins by local farmers after the winds called Harmattan.

The stronger the current of the winds, the more the produced gums.

Gum arabic characteristics

Gum arabic is obtained from different species of acacia tree where the color varies according to the species from which the gum is produced.

The high-quality gum arabic is white or yellowish white, the pieces are in the form of teardrops as small successive pieces, and the cross-section is transparent after the fracture.

This gum can be dissolved in water, which produces a viscous solution and precipitates due to plumbous acetate (sous acetate de plomb) and alcohol.

Chemical compounds of gum arabic

Arabane and Galactane are the two main constituents of this gum, and the hydrolysis of the two substances produces arabinose and galactose.

Gum arabic contains the following constituents:

Sugars, water, minerals, tannins, tannosides, acids including arabic acid (acid arabique), and gummic acid (acid gommique).

Geographical distribution

Global distribution

It grows in Iran, India, Pakistan, Senegal, Gambia, and Nigeria.

Distribution in Iran

It grows in Sistan and Baluchestan, Bushehr, southern Fars, and Hormozgan.

Medicinal-therapeutic properties of gum arabic

• Sedative
• Preparation of emulsions
• Treatment of skin diseases
• Treatment of dysentery
• Treatment of diabetes
• Treatment of asthma and bronchitis
• Stop bleeding
• Treatment of burns
• Help treat hemorrhoids

Application of gum arabic

• Pharmacology
• Cosmetics
• Textile industry for fabric sizing
• Paper making for adhesives
• Calligraphy for ink production

How to recognize original gum arabic?

Nitric acid can be used to recognize the original gum arabic.

If nitric acid applies to the original gum arabic, a substance called mucic acid with the formula COOH (CHOH)₄ COOH is produced, but if this substance applies to the counterfeit gum arabic, oxalic acid is produced.

Maleki Commercial Company: largest exporter of gum arabic

Maleki Commercial Company is the largest direct exporter of gum arabic in Iran and Asia. Maleki Commercial Company exports the best quality of this gum according to the customer needs in the form of EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, FOB, FAC, CFR, CIF.

For bulk purchasing, you can contact our consultants.

Exporter of gum arabic in Iran

 Maleki Commercial Company exports the best quality of gum arabic according to the customer needs in the form of EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, FOB, FAC, CFR, CIF.

Global export of gum arabic

Maleki Commercial Company is the global exporter of gum arabic with the highest active ingredients and the best quality and price among all companies exporting this plant. This holding company has achieved great success in exporting this plant species to various countries without intermediaries.

If you need this high-quality export species, you can confidently get the best quality from Maleki Commercial Company with safe and standard packaging.

Gum arabic price in Iran

Maleki Commercial Company exports pure gum arabic at the best price under the Elisso Sky brand to Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has gained many customers’ satisfaction.