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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Acacia Gum
- Food Additive Number
- E 414, INS 414
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Info
Pesticide Residues - Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH does not contain any Organochlorine or Organophosphorus Pesticide residues or agri-chemicals.
Organic Compounds - Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is free from Benzopirene, Dioxin, Polychlorinated Biphenyl products, Phthalates or Phthalate esters
Solvent Residues - Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is free from all organic and inorganic solvents (except water)
Mycotoxins - Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is free from Aflatoxin and Mycotoxins
GRAS - Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) food ingredient.
Melamine - The manufacturing of Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH does not involve any melamine. It complies with regulations1881/2006 and594/2012.
Radiation - Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is not treated with ionizing radiation.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Manufacturing Technology
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
Protective agent for colloidal solutions and oenology. Film-forming agent - encapsulation of oil soluble flavors, food colors and vitamins. Coating and glazing agent for confectionery, bakery 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 follo wed by ultra-cleaning, spray drying and agglomeration under conditions that produces environmentally friendly, dust-free gum acacia powder and improves significantly the dispersibility, solubility and dissolving characteristics of the spray dried gums.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Granulometry max. 15 (max. 75) % (µm) - Colour (25% w/w solu. Lovibond Tintometer 25mm optical cell) max. 17 °Lov - Viscosity (25% w/w solution, 24h, 20°C, Brookfield Viscometer) min. 60 cps - Specific optical rotation (10% w/w solution, 20°C) 35 - 60 °C - - Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Cadmium Content max. 1 mg/kg - Mercury max. 1 mg/kg - Lead Content max. 3 mg/kg - Arsenic Content max. 3 mg/kg - pH (25% w/w solution,20°C) 4 - 5 - - Acid Insoluble Ash max. 0.5 % - Acid Insoluble Matter max. 0.1 % - Total Ash max. 4.0 % - Loss on Drying max. 10.0 % - Purity min. 99.9 % - - Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Yeasts & Moulds max. 100 cfu/g - Total Viable Count max. 2,000 cfu/g - - Nutritional Information
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Protein 2 % - Fat 0 % - Trans Fatty Acids 0 % - Sugars 0 % - Polyols 0 % - Starches 0 % - Complex Carbohydrate 90 % - Dietary Fibre 90 % - Ash max. 4 % - Moisture Content max. 10 % - Energy Value 836 KJ/100g - Potassium Content 0.5 % - Calcium Content 1 % - Magnesium Content 0.02 - 0.2 % - Sodium Content 0.02 % -
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%
- Declaration
Food Allergens Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH does not contain any allergenic substances, except for possible traces of sulphites (<10ppm), as defined in: •European Directive 1169/2011 •United States Code 21 USC 321. 201 Chapter II (Federal FOOD, DRUG and Cosmetic Act, Definitions) Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is a Gluten-Free product. To the best of our knowledge, there is no risk of cross contamination with other allergenic substances. Suitability of product composition for specific diets Gum Acacia is suitable for Diabetic, Vegetarian and Vegan diets and is Halal and Kosher certified. GMO Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH do es not contain and does not come from genetically modified organisms, as defined in EU regulationsN° 1829/2003 and N°1830/2003 on labeling and traceability of GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) and products/ingredients derived thereof. BSE/TSE Agri-Rapid Acacia® GMH is derived from 100% plant origin and is free from any component of animal origin. As such it is free from materials associated with Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathles (BSE).
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
Keep dry at room temperature. Stable for 3 years.