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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Acacia Gum
- Food Additive Number
- E 414, INS 414
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Info
Pesticide Residues - Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH does not contain any Organochlorine or Organophosphorus Pesticide residues or agri-chemicals.
Organic Compounds - Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH is free from Benzopirene, Dioxin, Polychlorinated Biphenyl products, Phthalates or Phthalate esters.
Solvent Residues - Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH is free from all organic and inorganic solvents (except water)
Mycotoxins - Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH is free from Aflatoxin and Mycotoxins
GRAS - Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH is a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) food ingredient.
Melamine - The manufacturing of Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH does not involve any melamine. It complies with regulations 1881/2006 and 594/2012.
Radiation - Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH is not treated with ionizing radiation
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
Film-forming 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 Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Granulometry min. 90 (max. 200) % (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 max. 10 % - Energy Value 836 KJ/100g - Potassium 0.5 % - Calcium 1 % - Magnesium 0.02 - 0.2 % - Sodium 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-Spray Acacia®MGHdoes not contain any allergenicsubstances, as definedin:•European Directive 1169/2011 •United States Code 21 USC 321. 201 Chapter II (Federal FOOD, DRUG and Cosmetic Act, Definitions) Agri-Spray Acacia®MGH is a Gluten-Free product. Tothe best ofour knowledge, there is no risk of cross contaminationwith 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-Spray Acacia® MGH does not contain and does not come from genetically modifiedorganisms, as definedin EU regulations N° 1829/2003 andN°1830/2003 on labeling and traceability of GMO’s (genetically modifiedorganisms) and products/ingredients derived thereof. BSE/TSE Agri-Spray Acacia® MGH 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.