
Gum Arabic
Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal / Acacia seyal) is a natural, water-soluble gum exudate obtained from Acacia trees grown across the Sudan-Sahel belt of Africa. Harvested by tapping living trees in arid savannah regions, Gum Arabic forms into amber-colored nodules that are carefully collected by hand. Long valued as a key ingredient in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, Gum Arabic is prized for its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and film-forming properties. Younis Aroma ensures that all Gum Arabic is wild-harvested, fully traceable, and certified food-grade, meeting international safety standards. By sourcing directly from local farming communities, we support sustainable livelihoods while delivering a reliable, high-quality product to global markets.
Botanical Name:
Acacia senegal / Acacia seyal
Origin:
Sudan & Sahel region of Africa
Harvest Region:
Sudan, Chad, Nigeria, and neighboring countries within the Sahel belt
Collection Method:
Manual tapping of Acacia trees; gum exudate nodules collected by hand and sun-dried
Batch Traceability:
- Voucher specimens confirmed by botanists
- Collector and cooperative sourcing records maintained
- GPS-linked harvesting zones (where available)
- Fully documented in Younis Aroma’s traceability system
Sensory Profile:
Neutral, slightly sweet; forms a clear, tasteless solution in water; excellent emulsifier with smooth mouthfeel
Technical Specifications:
- GCMS: Provided on request (polysaccharide profile)
- COA: Issued per shipment
- Compliance: IFRA, ISO, REACH, Sedex 4-Pillar SMETA
- Food Grade: EC 1334/2008 certified
- Contaminants & Pesticides: Tested per EU regulations (2023/915 & 396/2005)
MOQ:
10 metric tons (FOB Port Sudan or Berbera, Somalia)
Packaging & Shipping:
- 25–50 kg multi-layer export bags
- Palletized for containerized shipping
- FOB Port Sudan or Berbera Port (Somalia)
- Documentation: COA, GCMS, Certificate of Origin, IFRA compliance
Lead Time:
4–6 weeks from confirmed purchase order
Pricing:
On request (per kg / per metric ton)