| 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 |