Nutraceutical
Acacia gum, also known as Acacia fiber, is a natural alternative source of fiber that will bring benefits to any dietary products.
Acacia gum is widely used in the dietary industry for fiber enrichment purposes and as a healthy stabilizer. It has scientifically proven and recognized prebiotic effects, in addition to an excellent digestive tolerance and no intestinal discomfort. Acacia gum’s PH is compatible with milk proteins, and is resistant to acidity and heat.
Alland & Robert provide a specific range of Acacia Fiber that offers a guarantee of minimum 90% fiber content (international method AOAC 985-29).
Acacia fibers provide a fiber alternative with no side effects, a neutral taste with very low viscosity. The calorific value is extremely low, which is ideal for dietary use. Acacia fibers also have a positive effect on rheology.
Finally, the increase in specialist diets, such as vegan, lactose-free and paleo, has led to a rise in the market for dairy-free beverages, including dietetic dairy-free beverages. Acacia gum can be used as an emulsifier and a mouthfeel improver in vegetable based milks and any dietary beverage.
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Fiber enrichment
We all know about the fiber gap in modern diets.
Fibre enrichment involves adding dietary fibre to increase fibre content in food products, which can enhance their nutritional value and provide various health benefits.
With our natural, soluble acacia fibre products, we aim to close the fibre gap and contribute to better food for improved health.
Soluble prebiotic dietary fiber
In Europe, acacia gum has long been recognised as a source of fibre. Nutritional claims that can applied to acacia gum include “source of fibre” or “high in fibre”, depending on the amount of fibre added*.
In the United States, acacia gum is classified as dietary fibre for nutrition labelling purposes – in line with the FDA.
This decision is backed by strong scientific evidence. Acacia gum is good for health, including reducing blood glucose and insulin levels when eaten with a meal comprising carbohydrates – that increase the blood sugar level.
Acacia gum can add fibre to food products to help balance their nutritional profile. It also has a prebiotic effect.
Acacia characteristics
- Resists acidity and heat, meaning it can be used to formulate products exposed to extreme conditions during production
- Has no side effects, a neutral taste and very low viscosity
- Doesn’t contain many calories
- Positive effect on rheological properties
Excellent digestive tolerance
Acacia fibre provides scientifically proven prebiotic benefits:
- No intestinal discomfort, flatulence or abdominal cramps
- Very slow fermentation: only very slight evolution of acacia fibre content during the whole shelf-life of dairy products containing live lactic bacteria – compared to yoghurts formulated with inulin, FOS or GOS whose fibre content can rapidly decrease during storage
- Minimal digestion in the small intestine combined with a slow fermentation in the colon
We have developed a specific range names Acacia Fibre that guarantees at least 90% fibre content (international AOAC 985-29 method).
*Always check local legislation
Natural, plant-based, safe alternative for formulating food & beverages – with a positive impact on digestive health
In recent years, the gastrointestinal (GI) system has been linked to numerous aspects of health. Alland & Robert decided to research to role acacia gum can play in gut health, evaluate the impact of acacia gum on consumers who suffer from intestinal disorders regularlyand provide scientific data that support the use of acacia gum as a gut health agent.
A study commissioned by Alland & Robert from an independent consumer research organization established the positive impact of acacia gum on gut health and digestive wellness.
Meeting specific nutritional needs
Our Acacia Fibre range is FODMAP-friendly certified, meaning it can be used to formulate products for people with specific nutritional needs such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Acacia Fibre delivers high nutritional value with a low glycaemic index and positive impact on gut health. It is designed to meet different nutritional needs including vegan, vegetarian, gluten or gluten-free, FODMAP-friendly, keto diets and more.
Did you know adding acacia gum can improve the Nutri-Score of food products?
Our research has shown that acacia gum helps manufacturers create healthier food products – with a better Nutri-Score and positive nutritional claims.
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Technical applications
From solubility to emulsification, thickening to stabilising, film forming to binding, acacia gum’s multiple properties enable endless innovation.
With many properties and a staggering range of uses, acacia gum is an increasingly sought-after raw material.
This gum has been used in different industries for centuries and is still going strong! In technical industries such as textile, printing and painting, acacia is used as a sizing agent, thickener, protective colloid, stabiliser, binder and natural glue. It is often found in envelope adhesives, stamps and other paper products.
Acacia gum is still sometimes used in printing ink, where it serves as a base for light-sensitive chemicals, as well as paints and other industrial applications. It is also popular in niche markets like lithography, ceramics, photography and fireworks.
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Food & beverages
We are innovators in nutrition, texture and functionalities. With our natural solutions, we help improve people and animal’s diets for the better.
Cosmetics
Can beauty go hand-in-hand with naturalness and sustainability? At Alland & Robert, we know it can, and our portfolio of natural gums is the science-backed proof.
Cosmetics
In a world searching for natural and biodegradable ingredients, natural gums stand out.
Our range of gums combines nature and science to bring the best through a sustainable approach to beauty.
Based on many years of intensive R&D, we’ve developed a wide range of proven solutions to replace synthetic ingredients. Our Demecare® range is designed to help formulators create safe, natural cosmetic products including creams, milks and lotions, shower gels and make-up.
All the products in the Demecare® range are available organic and COSMOS certified. Acacia and sterculia gums are plant based, biodegradable and sustainable. They both get the maximum rating according to the ISO 16128 standard, which provides guidelines to define natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics.
Multiple talents in any kind of cosmetics
Natural gums are safe, plant-based ingredients that bring stabilising, emulsifying, and texturing properties to cosmetics – from skincare to hair products. Natural gums can texture, tighten, moisturise, add silkiness and shine. What’s more, they also make great binding, suspension, adhesive and film-forming agents.
Natural gums are popular with formulators as safe natural ingredients that can be added to many different products, from eyeliners and lipsticks to lotions. They can also be used as emulsifiers in lotions and serums requiring specific textures. While always respecting the environment, as they are completely biodegradable.
Gums that meet demanding criteria
ISO 16128 provides guidelines to define natural and organic ingredients in cosmetic products, providing universally recognised terminology for organic and natural ingredients. Acacia and sterculia gums meet the requirements for “naturalness”.
Acacia and sterculia gums are COSMOS-certified. COSMOS certification guarantees that the production and processing methods used respect the environment and human health, support green chemistry, the responsible use of natural resources, biodiversity and recyclable packaging. It also indicates that no petrochemical ingredients have been used (excluding authorised preservatives): parabens, phenoxyethanol, synthetic fragrances and dyes, the absence of GMOS.
Explore other applications of natural gums
Food & beverages
We are innovators in nutrition, texture and functionalities. With our natural solutions, we help improve people and animal’s diets for the better.
Technical applications
Thanks to its versatility, acacia gum is used for countless technical applications in textiles, adhesives, printing, paints, papers, and more!
Supplements & health products
We go beyond just ingredients to create solutions for those who need them the most.
Supplements play an essential role in modern medicine, supporting overall health, addressing nutritional deficiencies, helping with specific health conditions – and more.
Prebiotic fiber with multiple functional properties
Acacia gum is a dietary fibre with high intestinal tolerance and prebiotic benefits. It is allergen and GMO-free and doesn’t present the disadvantages associated with many other sources of fibre, such as digestive discomfort. In addition, it is very low in calories and helps decrease the glycaemic index.
Benefits
- Multifunctional properties including flavour carrier, texturing and film-forming agent
- Resists acidity and heat
- No side effects
- Scientifically proven prebiotic
- Positive impact on gut health
- Neutral taste and very low viscosity
- Low in calories
- pH compatible with milk proteins
- Positive effect on rheological properties
Applications
- Gummies
- Powdered mixes
- Tablets, pills and capsules
- Functional products
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Savory food & sauces
Acacia gum provides functional properties to naturally improve texture, stabilise and add fibre to sauces, savoury meals and meats.
Acacia gum’s functional properties improve the texture of savoury products, including sauces, ready-to-eat meals and meats. Acacia gum resists heat and acidity, making it efficient even in extreme production conditions. The taste is neutral and doesn’t affect the final product.
Acacia gum can serve multiple purposes:
Thicken sauces, giving them a more desirable consistency without significantly altering the flavour.
Stabilise emulsions, preventing ingredients from separating. This is particularly useful in sauces that contain both water and oil-based ingredients.
Improve mouthfeel of sauces, making them smoother and more uniform.
Glaze sauces to achieve a glossy finish enhance the visual appeal.
Fiber enrichement
Acacia gum can add fibre to products and help balance their nutritional profile. It also has a prebiotic effect.
Acacia characteristics
- Resists acidity and heat, meaning it can be used to formulate products exposed to extreme conditions during production
- Has no side effects, a neutral taste and very low viscosity
- Doesn’t contain many calories
- Positive effect on rheological properties
Excellent digestive tolerance
Acacia fibre provides scientifically proven prebiotic benefits:
- No intestinal discomfort, flatulence or abdominal cramps
- Very slow fermentation: only very slight evolution of acacia fibre content during the whole shelf-life of dairy products containing live lactic bacteria – compared to yoghurts formulated with inulin, FOS or GOS whose fibre content can rapidly decrease during storage
- Minimal digestion in the small intestine combined with a slow fermentation in the colon
We have developed the specific range Acacia Fibre that guarantees at least 90% fibre content (international AOAC 985-29 method).
Extruded products
Today, extrusion technology is used to produce a wide range of products, from instant noodles to bakery items, snacks and pet food.
Acacia gum is a processing aid in extrusion processes. Technologists apply complex nutritional formulations combining proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. The mix for extrusion is a powdery matrix of flour and starches blended with colourings, spices and flavours.
The type of starch gives the finished product its main functional properties including texture, volume, structure and rehydration capacity.
Several patents have already been filed by food manufacturers related to the use of acacia gum in manufacturing different types of extruded products like instant noodles.
Acacia gum brings diverse benefits to extruded goods in terms of process and finished product:
- As a processing aid thanks to its thermoplastic and lubricating properties.
- Small amounts of gum significantly improve the homogeneity and machinability of the mix, as well as the texture of the extruded products, for better expansion.
- Acacia gum improves the product’s rheological properties by stabilising, thickening and emulsifying.
- As a natural plant-based fibre, acacia gum adds prebiotic fibre and enables the use of specific nutritional claims.
Pet Food
Acacia gum is a texturing and water-retention agent, a natural source of fiber and a processing aid in pet food.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) considers acacia gum a safe and efficient feed additive for all animal species – up to approximately 280 mg/kg.
Acacia gum acts as a texture improver and can increase softness and water retention. It also enhances the palatability and overall quality of pet food.
Acacia gum is often used as a processing aid in extruded pet food for its lubricating properties; Today, pet food experts apply complex nutritional formulations combining proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. The mix for extrusion is a powdery matrix of flour and starches blended with colourings, spices and flavours. The type of starch gives the finished product its main functional properties including texture, volume, structure and rehydration capacity.
Small amounts of gum significantly improve the homogeneity and machinability of the mix, as well as the texture of the extruded products, for better expansion. Acacia gum improves the product’s rheological properties by stabilising, thickening and emulsifying. As a natural plant-based fibre, acacia gum adds prebiotic fibre and enables the use of specific nutritional claims;
Helping manufacturers develop sustainable, nutritious solutions for healthy pets.
Acacia Fibre is a very useful ingredient in pet food, making it easier to process and increasing nutritional quality. Acacia gum adds fibre to pet food and helps balance the nutritional profile. It also has prebiotic benefits.
Acacia characteristics
- Resists acidity and heat, meaning it can be used to formulate products exposed to extreme conditions during production
- Has no side effects, a neutral taste and very low viscosity
- Doesn’t contain many calories
- Positive effect on rheological properties like extensibility
Excellent digestive tolerance
Acacia fibre provides scientifically proven prebiotic benefits:
- No intestinal discomfort, flatulence or abdominal cramps
- Very slow fermentation: only very slight evolution of acacia fibre content during the whole shelf-life of dairy products containing live lactic bacteria – compared to yoghurts formulated with inulin, FOS or GOS whose fibre content can rapidly decrease during storage
- Minimal digestion in the small intestine combined with a slow fermentation in the colon
We have developed a specific range of acacia fibre that guarantees at least 90% fibre content (international AOAC 985-29 method).