gum acacia

GUM ACACIA
NATURAL PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE
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What makes Agrigum different?
Agrigum is a major processor of Gum Acacia (Arabic)
producing the comprehensive Agri Range of Gum Acacia
products, other hydrocolloids and associated blends to
specific client requirements.
The Agrigum Commitment
A worldwide presence
Agrigum assures all its customers of its firm commitment towards:
Agrigum is one of the world’s major processors
of Gum Acacia. It is a fully integrated natural
gums company, with buying organizations in
each of the major Gum Acacia producing
countries in Africa to provide unparalleled
sourcing and buying strengths, whilst assuring
the highest quality and guaranteed supply of its
raw materials at all times.
• Providing the highest quality of service at all times.
• Ensuring that the appropriate quality products are provided
for specific applications.
• G
uaranteeing a stable and continuous supply (supported by
our long association with primary producers).
• Guaranteeing a customer focused approach.
•
In-house scientists promote the latest developments in
formulations and look after specific customer requirements.
• Providing ‘hands-on’ approach to customer care.
Factories in Africa and Europe
Agrigum has long and established arrangements
with factories in Africa and Europe. Agrigum
maintains full control over all stages in the
production of its comprehensive Agri Range.
A comprehensive range of services
The company has the scale of operations
to supply the highest quality products with
complete reliability to service global contracts
for the most sophisticated of food, flavour
and beverage, confectionery, pharmaceutical,
printing and industrial applications.
Individual needs call
for intelligent solutions
The company formulates its Agri Range of
Gum Acacia products specifically to meet the
requirements of end users, and can develop
custom products for contracted volumes.
Research and Development
Whilst the process control and quality control
laboratories maintain the highest standards of
gum production, the company’s research and
development laboratory provides:
• Technical support services
• Development of custom products specific
to customers’ requirements
• Continuous process and product
improvement.
A variety of applications
Although Gum Acacia is Agrigum’s principle
product with the widest applications, the
company also processes and markets a range
of other natural gums, including:
•Guar
•Tragacanth
The company is well placed to provide the
most suitable gum to any given application.
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Consistency in a changing world
A Complete Service
Official Definitions
Agrigum is a fully integrated Gum Acacia and natural gums company with long
Gum Acacia, also known as Gum Arabic, is a natural gum harvested
from the exterior of Acacia trees in the form of dry, hard nodules about
10-50mm in diameter, and ranging from almost colourless to brown. Its
unique properties endow it with a wide range of uses in food, beverage,
confectionery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and industrial applications.
The major source of Gum Acacia is the Sudan. Other important sources are
Chad, Senegal and Nigeria.
established roots in the producing countries, therefore ensuring the continuity
and quality of gum supply. It has available large scale and efficient processing
plants for its Agri Range, which together with the company’s attention to excellent
product quality and customer service provide an unbeatable gum package to our
customers.
Adapting to change
Managing change is the important thing. Agrigum’s history in Gum Acacia
trading can be traced back for over a century. We have built on this heritage
to become a major processor and global supplier.
In addition to our own research and development programmes, the company maintains close contact with the academic institutions specialising in
gum technology.
Talk to us and find out how we can make a difference:
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Gum Arabic (INS No. 414) defined by FAO/WHO Joint Expert
Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999) as:
Gum Arabic is a dried exudate obtained from the stems and branches of
Acacia senegal (L.) Willdenow or Acacia seyal (fam. Leguminosae). Gum
Arabic consists mainly of high-molecular weight polysaccharides and
their calcium, magnesium and potassium salts, which on hydrolysis yield
arabinose, galactose, rhamnose and glucuronic acid. Items of commerce
may contain extraneous materials such as sand and pieces of bark, which
must be removed before use in food.
Acacia Gum defined by the European Pharmacopoeia 6.3 as: Acacia
is the air-hardened, gummy exudate flowing naturally from or obtained
by incision of the trunk and branches of Acacia senegal L. Willdenow,
other species of Acacia of African origin and Acacia seyal Del.
United States Pharmacopoeia Official Monograph for NF26 (USP 31)
for Acacia: Acacia is the dried gummy exudate from the stems and
branches of Acacia senegal (Linné) Willdenow or of other related African
species of Acacia (Fam. Leguminosae).
Japan Official monograph for part II / Powdered Acacia (JP XIV):
Acacia is the secretions obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia
senegal Willdenow or other species of the same genus (Leguminosae).
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Flavour and Beverage
Gum Acacia is used extensively in the flavour and beverage
industry, where its natural properties are fully utilised.
The major property utilised is the natural ability of Gum
The excellent solubility in aqueous solution, low viscosity,
Acacia to produce and stabilise emulsions. This functionality
bland taste, neutral odour, fibre source and low calorie of
arises from the high molecular weight Arabinogalactan-
Gum Acacia has lent itself to many nutritional application.
Protein complex (AGP) which is an inherent part of the
Our designed fibre source product Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
selected Acacia. Our research enables us to identify the best
affords all the benefits associated with soluble fibre without
Acacia for this function.
adverse effects to the textural properties of food products
and beverages.
Gum Acacia, arising from its compact structure, is also
excellent for encapsulation of flavours as it emulsifies, has low
viscosity, bland flavour and protects against flavour oxidation.
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Application
Product
Level of Use
Function
Benefit
Essential Oil Emulsions
Carbonated and Non-Carbonated
Soft Drinks
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
10-25%
Preparation and stabilisation of
oil-in-water emulsions
Improved emulsion
Encapsulation
Flavours in powder and liquid form
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia DB SF
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
15-25%
Encapsulation of essential oils
Increased stability of the flavour
Instant Beverages
Powder form
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia DB SF
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
15-25%
Encapsulation of flavours and juices
Good stability
Flavoured Beverage
with added pulp
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
5-10%
Suspension of pulp
Provides fibre
Good long term stability
Wine Fining and Stabilisation
(Oenology)
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Talha
0.025-0.050%
Clarification
Tannin fixation
Improved clarity and
improved colour
Beer
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
0.010-0.025%
Clarification
Foam stabilisation
Improved clarity
Improved foam stability
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Pharmaceutical
and Nutraceutical
The usage of Gum Acacia in pharmaceutical applications is
Accepted Daily Intake (ADI) by EC. Our designed fibre
based on its natural properties of emulsification, stabilisation,
source product Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre affords all the
demulcent action, adhesiveness and binding action.
benefits associated with soluble fibre without adverse
effects to the textural properties of functional foods.
Gum
Gum Acacia has been used in pharmaceutical applications
for many years and it is specified in National, European
and USA Pharmacopoeias.
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Acacia
is
a
100%
water-soluble
non-starch
polysaccharide (NSP) which is resistant to hydrolysis by the
Recent research studies have shown the health benefit
digestive enzymes of humans so delivers in excess of 85%
effect of Gum Acacia supplement on chronic renal failure
total dietary fibre. Foods containing the requisite amounts
patients. The preliminary research results suggest that, this
specified in the pending EC Health Claims legislation can be
fibre source supplement has increased faecal nitrogen
labelled “contains a source of fibre”. Gum Acacia is
excretion and lower serum urea nitrogen concentration in
approved for use in food (E414) with non-specified
patients with chronic renal failure.
Application
Product
Level of Use
Function
Benefit
Oil/Water Emulsion
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
10-25%
Stabilisation of oil-in-water emulsion
Improved emulsion
Diabetic Sugarless Confectionery
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia G
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
30-50%
Main Ingredient
Non-caloric
Fibre source
Good texture
Low calorie
Medicated Cough Drops
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia G
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
30-50%
Main Ingredient
Prevention of sugar crystallisation
Good texture
Compressed Tablets
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
1-2%
Excipient
Binder/Adhesive
Improved end-product
Syrups
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
10-25%
Suspending agent
Demulcent
Stable end-product
Encapsulation
Oil-soluble vitamins in powder form
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia DB SF
15-25%
Encapsulation of oil-soluble vitamins
Increase resistance to oxidation
Increased resistance to oxidation
Coating of Pills
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
20-45%
(Solution concentration)
Coating
Glazing
Adhesive
Film forming
Improved coat
Fibre Source
Slimming products
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
10-45%
Fibre source
Low calorie fibre
Lotions and Protective Creams
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
5-15%
Stabiliser
Viscosity agent
Film former
Emulsification
Increased viscosity
Improved spreadability
Face Powder Cakes
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
1-4%
Binding agent
Improved stability of end-product
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Confectionery
The usage is again based on the natural properties of Gum
Acacia such as viscosity, emulsification ability, adhesion,
film-forming, pH stability and excellent compatibility with
Gum Acacia is used extensively in the production
of confectionery products.
other gums and starches.
These natural properties are utilised to ensure that the
finished products have the correct texture, adhesion, and
coating and controlled flavour release and sugar crystallisation.
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Application
Product
Level of Use
Function
Benefit
High Sugar Confectionery
(Gum Drops, Pastilles,Candies)
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia G
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
10-45%
Prevention of sugar crystallisation
Main binding ingredient
Provides fibre
Good texture
Reduced Sugar and
No-Sugar Confectionery
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia G
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
30-50%
Main binding ingredient
Provides fibre
Good texture
Compressed Sugar Confectionery
(Tablets, Lozenges, Extruded Paste)
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
0.5-1.5%
Binder
Improved shape retention
Caramels - Toffees
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
4-8%
Improves chewiness
Fat distribution
Improved texture
Increased resistance to oxidation
Coated Products
Dragees
Chewing Gum
Chocolate Centres
Nut Centres
Coated Almonds
Peanuts
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
20-45%
(Solution Concentration)
Coating
Glazing
Adhesive
Engrossing
Film forming
Integration of oil-water interface
Improved glaze
Harder coat
Chewing Gum
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
3-5%
Softening of the chew
Retention of water
Retention of flavour
Improved texture and body
Snacks
Dry Roasted Nuts
Spicy Nuts
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
20-25%
(Solution Concentration)
Adhesive
Glazing
Improved flavour adhesion
and texture
Bakery Glazing
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
2-5%
Film formimg
Adhesive
Emulsification
Improved glaze
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Industrial / Non-Food
The equivalent properties that are used in food and
pharmaceutical
applications,
offer
extensive
new
applications. These properties of emulsification, stabilisation,
Gum Acacia is used extensively
in industrial / non-food applications.
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encapsulation, adhesion and binding action ensure wide
usage of Gum Acacia.
Application
Product
Level of Use
Function
Benefit
Lithography
Offset Plates
Etching Solutions
Fountain Solutions
Sensitized Plates
Lacquer development
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Talha
20-35%
Film forming
Sensitiser
Increased wettability and viscosity
control
Adhesive
Liquid Glue
Stamping Paper
Envelopes
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
Agri-Talha
25-35%
Adhesion
Transparent film
Inks
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Talha
2-15%
Suspending agent
Emulsifier
Continuous phase
Water Paints and Pastels
Paint Cakes
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Lump Acacia
Agri-Kibbled
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
20-30%
Binder
Continuous phase
Improved appearance
Retention of shape
Ceramics and Porcelain
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
1-5%
Glaze binder
Improved binding
Foundry Moulds
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
0.5-1%
Water absorption
Binder
Improved binding
NCR Paper
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Agri-Spray Acacia R
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
20-25%
Encapsulation
Continuous phase
Improved stability
Fireworks, Explosives
and Cartridge Powder
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
1-5%
Binder
Adhesive
Improved retention time
Controlled release
Pesticide and Insecticide Sprays
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
15-40%
Suspending agent
Improved spray
Concrete
Agri-Kibbled
1-1.5%
Plasticiser
Increased hardening times
Detergent
Agri-Kibbled
1%
Surface-active additive
for removing oil
Continuous phase
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Glossary of Gums
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum after further cleaning and grading.
Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used for
high quality emulsion preparation.
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum after further cleaning and grading. Processed by
water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration. Agri-Rapid Acacia
RE (Emulsifier) is a dust-free powder that hydrates rapidly without lumping. Used for high
quality emulsion preparation.
Agri-Spray Acacia R
P roduced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum. Processed by water dissolution
Agri-Spray Acacia RE
Produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum after further cleaning and grading.
Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used for
followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying. All purpose material for all applications
high quality emulsion preparation.
especially for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum. Processed by water dissolution
Agri-Rapid Acacia RE
Produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum after further cleaning and grading. Processed by
water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration. Agri-Rapid
followed by ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration. Agri-Rapid Acacia R is a
Acacia RE (Emulsifier) is a dust-free powder that hydrates rapidly without lumping. Used
dust -free powder that hydrates rapidly without lumping. All purpose material for
all applications especially for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying. All purpose material for all
ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used for pharmaceutical, coating and glazing applications especially for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
followed by ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration. Agri-Rapid Acacia R is a
ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration. Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH is a dust -free powder that hydrates rapidly without lumping. All purpose material for
dust-free powder that hydrates rapidly without lumping. Used for
all applications especially for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
Produced from sourced Acacias. Processed by water dissolution followed by
ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used for encapsulation, coating, glazing and
pharmaceutical applications.
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
Agri-Lump Acacia HPS
dust-free powder that hydrates rapidly without lumping. Used for pharmaceutical, coating and glazing applications.
Agri-Spray Acacia G
Produced from Acacia gum dust. Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used in liquorice confectionery.
Agri-Spray Acacia GMH
Produced from Acacia gum. Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Widely used in industrial/non-food applications.
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
Produced from Acacia gum. Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning Mechanical powder produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum. High quality powder and spray drying. Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre is designed as a convenient means of adding meeting all pharmaceutical requirements. All purpose material.
soluble fibre to beverages and food products.
Agri-Lump Acacia
The all-purpose Acacia senegal. Can be used wherever Gum Acacia is required.
produced to a particular size requirement. Improves dissolving times compared to lump.
Agri-Talha
Acacia seyal gum. Mainly used in wine fining and lithography.
Hand Picked Selected Acacia senegal Lumps. Used for high quality emulsions
Agri-KibbledPre-cleaned Acacia senegal gum followed by hammering and screening. Can be preparation and whenever Gum Acacia is required.
produced to a particular size requirement. Improves dissolving times compared to lump.
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
Mechanical powder produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum. High quality powder meeting all pharmaceutical requirements. All purpose material.
Produced from Acacia gum. Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning Produced from Acacia gum dust. Processed by water dissolution followed by Pre-cleaned Acacia senegal gum followed by hammering and screening. Can be Agri-Lump Acacia
The all-purpose Acacia senegal. Can be used wherever Gum Acacia is required.
Agri-Talha
Acacia seyal gum. Mainly used in wine fining and lithography.
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ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used for pharmaceutical, coating and glazing applications.
ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration. Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH is a Produced from Acacia gum. Processed by water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning ultra-cleaning and spray drying. Used in liquorice confectionery.
Agri-Kibbled
Produced from sourced Acacias. Processed by water dissolution followed by soluble fibre to beverages and food products.
Agri-Powder Acacia 1AS
Produced from sourced Acacias. Processed by water dissolution followed by and spray drying. Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre is designed as a convenient means of adding Agri-Spray Acacia G
Agri-Spray Acacia MGH
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
and spray drying. Used for coating and industrial applications.
Agri-Spray Acacia Fibre
Agri-Rapid Acacia R
Produced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum. Processed by water dissolution
Produced from sourced Acacias. Processed by water dissolution followed by pharmaceutical, coating and glazing applications.
Agri-Spray Acacia DB SF
Agri-Spray Acacia RProduced from cleaned Acacia senegal gum. Processed by water dissolution
Produced from sourced Acacias. Processed by water dissolution followed by applications.
Agri-Rapid Acacia MGH
for high quality emulsion preparation.
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