Property | Specification |
Botanical Name | Acacia senegal |
Common Name | Gum Arabic, Hashab gum |
Appearance | Pale yellow to light amber, translucent |
Form | Solid, brittle or hard lumps |
Odor | Odorless or faint characteristic smell |
Taste | Mild, slightly sweet |
Solubility | Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol |
Ash Content | 2-4% |
Moisture Content | 8-12% |
Viscosity (1% solution) | 1000-4000 cps (depending on grade) |
Purity | 95-98% |
pH | 4.5-5.5 |
Color | Light amber to yellow |
Specific Gravity | 1.2-1.4 |
Bulk Density | 0.35-0.45 g/cm³ |