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Agri-Rapid Acacia ® Fibre

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Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal or closely related species of Acacia (fam. Leguminosae). White or yellow-white powder, odorless and tasteless.

Ingredient Name: Acacia Gum

Functions: Encapsulant, Fiber Source

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Ingredients
Acacia Fiber
Food Additive Number
E 414, INS 414

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
Product Info

Pesticide Residues - Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber does not contain any Organochlorine or Organophosphorus Pesticide residues or agri-chemicals.

Organic Compounds - Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber is free from Benzopirene, Dioxin, Polychlorinated Biphenyl products, Phthalates or Phthalate esters.

Solvent Residues - Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber is free from all organic and inorganic solvents (except water)

Mycotoxins - Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber is free from Aflatoxin and Mycotoxins

GRAS -  Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber is a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) food ingredient.

Melamine -The manufacturing of Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber does not involve any melamine. It complies with regulations 1881/2006 and 594/2012.

Radiation - Agri-Rapid Acacia® Fiber is not treated with ionizing radiation.

Applications & Uses

Manufacturing Technology
Applications

Film-formin g agent - encapsulation of oil soluble flavors, food colors and vitamins. Protective agent for colloidal solutions and oenology. Coating and glazing agent for confectionery and pharmaceuticals. Gum Acacia is a Prebiotic, soluble, dietary fiber beneficial to gut health and is suitable for Diabetic diets and a source of ketogenic SCFAs.

Process

Water dissolution followed by ultra-cleaning and spray drying.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Granulometrymax.15 (max. 75)% (µm)
Colour (25% w/w solu. Lovibond Tintometer 25mm optical cell)4 to 10°Lov
Viscosity (25% w/w solution, 24h, 20°C, Brookfield Viscometer)min. 60cps
Specific optical rotation (10% w/w solution, 20°C)35 to 60°
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/kg
Mercurymax. 1mg/kg
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kg
Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg
pH (25% w/w solution,20°C)4 - 5
Acid Insoluble Ashmax. 0.5%
Acid Insoluble Mattermax. 0.1%
Total Ashmax. 4.0%
Loss on Dryingmax.10.0%
Puritymin. 99.9%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yeasts & Mouldsmax. 100cfu/g
Total Viable Countmax. 1,000cfu/g
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
protein2%
Fat0%
Trans Fatty Acids 0%
Sugars0%
Polyols0%
Starches0%
Complex Carbohydrate90%
Dietary Fibre 90%
Ashmax. 4%
Moisturemax. 10%
Energy Valuemax. 836KJ/100g
Potassium0.5%
Calcium1%
Magnesium0.02 - 0.2%
Sodium0.02%

Regulatory & Compliance

Legal Requirements

Complying with Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 specifications for food additives [E414] and current issues of EP, DAB, BP, USP/NF and FCC.

Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Data

Protein

2%

Fat

0%

Trans Fatty Acids

0%

Sugars

0%

Polyols

0%

Starches

0%

Complex Carbohydrate

90%

Dietary Fiber

90%

Ash

≤4.0%

Moisture

≤10.0%

Energy Value

836 KJ/100g (200 Kcal/100g)

Potassium

0.5%

Calcium

1%

Magnesium

0.02% to 0.2%

Sodium

0.02%

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America
Packaging

25kg paper bags (with polyethylene bag inside); other packingavailable on request.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Keep dry at room temperature. Stable for 3 years.