NIGERIA is the leading producer of Gum Arabic in West Africa.  As well, it is the second largest world producer/exporter of Gum Arabic after Sudan.  Gum Arabic (Acacia Senegalis) is a perennial tree found growing wild in large commercial quantity in the northern parts of Nigeria.  However, when cultivated it takes about 5years to mature.
Gum Arabic is a leguminous tree species that is well adapted to Sudan and Sahelian Agro-Ecology of Africa and it produces a natural gum made of hardened sap mostly taken from three species of the acacia tree; Acacia Senegal (Grade 1), Acacia seyal(Grade 2) and Combretum though the major Acacia utilized for commercial Gum Arabic production in Nigeria are Acacia Senegal and Acacia seyal.

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Gum Arabic
Gum Arabic is a product of nature obtained by tapping the branches of the Acacia Senegal tree and its closely related species. There are different types of Gum Arabic produced by different trees the main two types are Hashab (Grade 1) and Talha(Grade 2) other are Gum Olibanum, Kakamut Gum and Gum karaya. There are different Qualities of Gum Arabic like HPS (Hand Pick Selected), Granules, Sifting, Dust and Mechanical powder.

The Uses and Applications of Gum Arabic it is mostly used in the food industries as a stabilizer and thickener, other uses are: Printing, Paint production, Glue, Food (sweets, chocolates….etc.), Soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Pepsi), Medical industry (Capsules shells), Cosmetics and various industrial Applications.

Specification of Arabic Gum (Hashab):
• Solubility: highly soluble in water, give up to 50%
• Moisture: max. 15%
• Hydrolysis products: passes test
• Total ash: max 4%
• Viscosity: 70 ~ 110 mpsc
• Ph: 4.2 ~ 4.8
• Tannin test: passes test
• Starch and dextrin: Passes Test
• Nitrogen content: 0.24 ~ 0.41%
• Protein content: 1.58 ~ 2.7% (N x 6.6)
Specification of Arabic Gum (Talha):
• Moisture: max. 15%
• Hydrolysis products: passes test
• Total ash: max 4%
• Viscosity: 60 ~ 110 mpsc
• Ph: 4.2 to 4.8
• Color of 20% solution: Lt. Amber
• Acid Insoluble Residue: max 0.35%
• Specific Rotation: (oc)D 25c (-22) ~ (-34)

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 Required Documentation.

Necessary documents for export that would be provided by export company GreenLord Resources Limited) are as stated below.

1.            Original Bill of Lading

2.            Packing Lists

3.            Commercial Invoice

4.            Phytosanitary Plants inspection Certificate

5.            Fumigation Certificate

6.            Certificate of Origin

7.            Certificate of Analysis