Gum Acacia
Certified organic. Two species. Multiple grades. One of the most versatile functional ingredients in food formulation.
Certified organic. Two species. Multiple grades. One of the most versatile functional ingredients in food formulation.
Gum acacia exudate forming on tree bark, harvested by tapping wild trees across sub‑Saharan Africa.
Gum acacia, also called gum arabic, is the dried exudate of acacia trees native to sub-Saharan Africa. It has been used in food manufacturing for centuries. Today it's one of the most widely used hydrocolloids in the world, valued for its unique combination of functional properties: high solubility, low viscosity, excellent emulsification, and substantial prebiotic dietary fiber content.
PAT Ingredients stocks both major commercial species, Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal, in spray-dried powder and agglomerated grades. We source from Willy Benecke, a German company with deep sourcing relationships in sub-Saharan Africa and state-of-the-art spray drying facilities certified to FSSC 22000. Our organic grades are certified by Oregon Tilth.
The premium species. Higher molecular weight, superior emulsification performance, and better film-forming properties. Preferred for beverage and flavor emulsion stabilization and applications where interfacial activity matters.
Request a senegal sample →Faster dissolution and cost-effective performance. The preferred grade for flavor encapsulation and applications where fiber delivery or binding is the primary objective.
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Fine, free-flowing powder. Fast dissolution, ideal for dry blending and powder beverage applications. Available conventional and organic.
Larger particle size, improved flowability, reduced dustiness. Oregon Tilth certified organic. Preferred for larger-scale dry mix operations.
Cost-effective for fiber fortification and flavor encapsulation applications. Fast dissolution.
Agglomerated seyal for improved handling in high-volume operations. Good flowability and reduced dust generation.
Gum acacia is the gold standard for spray-dried flavor encapsulation, forming a continuous, oxygen-barrier film around flavor droplets to protect volatile aromatics and extend shelf life. Acacia seyal is the preferred grade for most flavor encapsulation work, offering strong film-forming performance at an accessible price point.
A natural emulsifier and stabilizer for oil-in-water emulsions. Widely used in beverages to prevent creaming or phase separation in citrus-flavored, cloudy, and RTD applications.
90% soluble dietary fiber. Fermented selectively by beneficial gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus). Low caloric contribution. Neutral taste and no viscosity impact at typical fiber addition levels.
Used in gummy confections, panning operations, and sugar coatings to control crystallization, improve surface adhesion, and reduce stickiness. Widely used in wine gums, jelly beans, and soft chews.
100% natural plant origin · 90% soluble prebiotic fiber · Vegan, gluten-free, Kosher, Halal · Zero known allergens · Soluble in cold and hot water · Low viscosity at high concentrations · Sustainably and ethically sourced · Non-GMO
Organic grades certified by Oregon Tilth. USDA Organic, gluten-free, vegan, Kosher, and Halal documentation available.
Sourced from Willy Benecke GmbH, a German company with FSSC 22000 certified spray drying facilities and 4 million kg annual capacity.
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