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DETAILS OF ARABIC GUM HASHAB (KORDOFAN) GRADE 1 :-
Product: Arabic Gum (Acacia Senegal), nodules of large size, cleaned grade, kibbled, and powder.
Composition: natural, organic, polysaccharide, which on hydrolysis yield, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, a minor protein Component, and 40 methoxy glucuronic acid.
Arabic Gum Hashab (Grade 1): is sorted to the following types :-
· Hand Picked Selected (HPS): The cleanest type, lightest color and in form of large nodules.
· Cleaned: Contains siftings and without dust.
· Siftings: Fine particles remaining following sorting of the choicer grades. Contains some bark, sand and few dirt.
· Dust: very small particles collected after cleaning process but contains dirt and sand.
Specification:
· Solubility: highly soluble in water, give up to 50%
· Hydrolysis products: passes test
· Moisture: less than 15%
· Total ash: less than 4%
· Viscosity: 70~110 mpsc
· Ph: 4.2~ 4.8
· Tannin test: passes test
· Nitrogen content: 0.24~ 0.41%
· Protein content: 1.58~2.7% (N x 6.6)
· Starch and dextrin: Passes Test
· Salmonella sp: Absent/g
Usage:
· Emulsifier
· Stabilizer
· Thickener
· Flavor fixative
Packing: 50 Kg jute bags, 25 kg polypropylene plastic bags, 1800 Kg multilayer polypropylene jumbo bags or as per customer desire.
Comparison between Sudanese Arabic Gum & other countries:
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Sudan |
Other Countries |
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1- The stable system of gum cultivation cycle is practiced in many areas |
1- Over - exploitation and cutting of trees through shifting cultivation is practiced |
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2- Development of Gum Projects at all levels |
2- Lack of serious development projects |
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3- Uniform stands of monoculture of the right species in large tracks |
3- Mixed species in patches |
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4- Well- experienced producers, tappers, collectors, cleaners and graders |
4- Lack of experience in all fields |
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5- Land tenure settles – recognized private ownership |
5- Serious land tenure problems, Gum produced in the no man's land |
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6- Producers are mainly settled agriculturists |
6- Producers are mostly nomads not interested in Gum development |
Storage: Dry conditions preferable.
Shelf Life: Unlimited.
Origin: Sudan.
Delivery: 2~4 weeks, Portsudan, Sudan.
FOB Price: 3200~3500 $ USD/Metric Ton.
Payment terms: L/C, T/T.
certificate of origin authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce - Certificate of Quarantine - Certificate of weight - a certificate of quality - an invoice value of the product certified by the Chamber of Commerce - bill of lading.