Gum Arabic is High in Dietary Fibers
Gum Arabic Gum Arabi is a natural gum that was originally made from the hardened sap of two species of the Acacia sensu lato tree, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal. It is also known by other names such as gum sudani, acacia gum, Arabic gum, gum acacia, Senegal gum, and Indian gum. Legally speaking, "Gum Arabi" does not denote a specific botanical source. Commercial harvesting of the gum occurs mostly in Sudan and the Sahel region, from Senegal to Somalia. At least as early as the ninth century, the term "Gum Arabi" (al-samgh al-'arabi) was in use in the Middle East. Gum Arabi originally arrived in Europe through Arabic ports, thus keeping its name. In addition to its widespread use as a safe thickener, emulsifier, and stabiliser in the food and pharmaceutical industries, Gum Arabic is a rich source of dietary fibres. According to Coherent Market Insights the Gum Arabic Market Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2020 - 2027. It also has a variet...