Acacia Fiber (Gum Arabic) Powder

Description: The Acacia genus includes more than 1,200 species of flowering trees and shrubs. Many of these species are used medicinally for their soothing properties. Traditionally, acacia gum was applied to loose teeth by ancient Egyptians as its thick mucilaginous qualities helped to support the tooth while the astringent qualities tightened up the surrounding gum tissue. Traditionally the gum was also applied to open wounds as an antiseptic balm. The Aztecs used it as food and dye. Acacia is a monophyletic genus of the flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. The common name is thorn trees. It is a shrub-like tree native to tropical regions of Africa and Australia that can grow as tall as 15 feet. Traditionally the sap and the fiber are used for their medicinal properties. Acacia gum is a brittle, odorless, and generally tasteless material called Arabin. Arabin is the calcium salt of the polysaccharide Arabic acid. The structure of this gum is built upon the backbone of D-galactose. The molecular weight is large and lies in the range of 200,000 to 600,000 daltons. It is soluble in water but does not dissolve in alcohol. This is actually a very common ingredient found in healthy foods today because of its soluble fiber content and mucilaginous properties. Also known as Arabic gum, it is a very versatile hydrocolloid with many applications. This “gum” is a superior emulsifier and is widely used in the production of beverage and flavor emulsions as well as meal replacements. Due to its low viscosity and adhesive properties, this makes a wonderful ingredient for confections and coatings. This medicinal food is a well-known source of prebiotics which means it gives the gut the building blocks to set up an environment to produce good bacteria or probiotics. Acacia is most well known and studied for this reason. There has been much mention of it in the research on IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), which is a general term for a series of symptoms that affect gut health. Both soluble fiber and prebiotics have been shown to support the body’s ability to have a healthy inflammation response within the gut. An insufficient or unbalanced microbiome has proven to be one of the main causes of these symptoms. Traditionally this medicinal food is also used topically for supporting the healing of cuts, scrapes, and burns. Some possible traditional uses of Organic Acacia Fiber (Gum Arabic) Powder may include: May support digestive health May support skin health May support the healing process May support bowel health May support a healthy inflammation response (specifically in the gut) May support wound healing Considered a nourishing source of fiber Constituents of Acacia Fiber include: Gum acacia contains neutral sugars (rhamnose, arabinose, and galactose), acids (glucuronic acid and 4-methoxyglucuronic acid), arabinose, galactose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Its complex structure is still not completely known. Its backbone chain consists of D-galactose units, and its side chains are composed of D-glucuronic acid units with l-rhamnose or l-arabinose as end units Suggested Use: As a fiber supplement mix, one teaspoon is 8-12oz of water or juice. Mixing Suggestions: This food can be taken as a stand-alone fiber supplement or added to food as a natural thickening agent. Botanical Name: Acacia Senegal (L.) Willd. Other Names: Senegal, Acacia, Cape Gum, Egyptian Thorn, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic, Gum Senegal, Tamerisk/Tamarisk, Babul. Parts Used: The gum. Certifications: Certified USDA Organic. Ingredients: Organic Acacia Fiber (Gum Arabic). Origin: Grown in Africa and processed in the USA. Packaged with care in Florida, USA. How to Maintain Optimum Freshness: This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep this product in a cool, dark, dry place. This product is natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary. The Important Protections we take to Bring you Safe & Nutritious Superfoods: Please go here to discover the important steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition. Bulk Quantities? Need to order a large quantity of our products? We’d be happy to help! Please contact our Bulk department to discuss the details.

Price: 12.99 USD

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