Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-095
Date: 01/02/2026
ARABIC GUM
CAS Nº
9000-01-5
EC/EINECS Nº
232-519-5
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Gum arabic is a dried exudate from stems and branches of Acacia senegal (L.) Willdenow and other species of the genus Acacia (family Leguminosae). It consists mainly of high molecular weight polysaccharides and their calcium, magnesium and potassium salts, which on hydrolysis yield arabinose, galactose, rhamnose and glucuronic acid. |
| SYNONYMOUS | Goma de acacia |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 414 |
| ORIGEN | Vegetal |
| APPEARANCE | White to yellowish powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| ASSAY | ≥99.5% | Internal Method |
| pH (100 g/l, 20ºC) | 4.0 – 6.0 | Internal Method |
| LOSS on DRYING (105ºC, 4h) | <10% | Internal Method |
| TOTAL ASH | <4% | Internal Method |
| INSOLUBLE ASH in HCl | <0.5% | Internal Method |
| INSOLUBLE MATTER en HCl | <0.5% | Internal Method |
| VISCOSITY (Brookfield) (20ºC, solution 25% w/v) | 50 – 150 cP | Internal Method |
| GRANULOMETRY | through <200 µm | Internal Method |
| DENSITY | 1.4 g/cm3 | Internal Method |
| OPTICAL ROTATION (Dextrorotatori) | to +60º | Internal Method |
| HYDROLYSIS PRODUCTS | Free of mannose, xylose and galacturonic acid | Internal Method |
| STARCH, DEXTRIN, TANNIN | Absents, pass test E 414 | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | 100% Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | <20 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC | <3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | <2 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <2 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| MOULD and YEAST | <100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/10g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Absence/5g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product is suitable for Halal and Kosher diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 396/2005.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the decree 2012/232.
ETO free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 178/2002.
Product complies with Regulation (EU) No 196/2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of arabic gum (E 414), and Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the specifications for arabic gum (E 414).
STORAGE: Store in closed container at 5-35ºC, in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, ignition points, oxidising agents and strongly acidic or basic materials.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product is suitable for Halal and Kosher diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 396/2005.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the decree 2012/232.
ETO free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 178/2002.
Product complies with Regulation (EU) No 196/2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of arabic gum (E 414), and Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the specifications for arabic gum (E 414).
STORAGE: Store in closed container at 5-35ºC, in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, ignition points, oxidising agents and strongly acidic or basic materials.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
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