zedo: It is a gum that is exuded from the wild almond tree (Amygdalus Scoparia Spach) of the Rosaceae family.
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.
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.