What is acacia gum ?

Acacia gum is a natural exudate of 2 varieties of acacias (seyal and senegal). It is also known by the historical name of “gum arabic”, or “acacia fiber”. It is neither resin nor sap, it is secreted by the tree after an incision has been made on its trunk or branches. As it dries, the exudate solidifies and becomes a nodule that can be harvested.

Acacia gum has been used for many centuries in cooking and for its many virtues. In addition to being completely natural and being a fiber, it offers many benefits and makes it easy to improve cooking recipes by providing binder, texture, softness and fiber with a prebiotic effect!

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The gum used in our product is the best quality of acacia gum: the senegal variety which is the most efficient for all types of uses.

What is acacia gum ?

A natural emulsifier

Acacia gum makes it possible to perfectly mix together and homogenize liquids such as oil and water, which is particularly practical for the preparation of drinks, smoothies, salad dressings and other liquid preparations.

Texturing agent

Acacia gum improves the texture of preparations, in particular thanks to its water retention properties. It improves the appearance, taste and volume of recipes, and depending on the preparations, their softness or crispiness.

Prebiotic fiber

Acacia gum provides dietary fiber content: it improves intestinal transit and helps regulate insulin levels in the blood. The prebiotic effect of the gum strengthens the good bacteria present in the intestine and their beneficial action on human health.

How to use acacia gum in cooking?

Acacia gum is available to consumers in France

Our recipes

30 min        Hard

Crème au chocolat vegan

30 min        Hard

Gluten-free orange cake

18 min        Easy

Gluten-free coco muffins

5 min        Easy

Watercress and almond soup

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Enquête sur la gomme arabique, l'or du Sahel (Janv. 22)

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Alland & Robert commitments

Since 1884, Alland & Robert has been the specialist and world’s leading manufacturer of natural gums and tree exudates. We are particularly expert in acacia gum, which we manufacture with the highest quality in our factories in Normandy. Acacia gum is harvested in the Sahel in Africa, which is why we work with our local suppliers to develop a sustainable and ethical industry. Nous sommes engagés auprès des communautés locales et soutenons des projets dans plusieurs pays, notamment par le biais de notre Fondation d'entreprise. La gomme d'acacia est bénéfique pour l'environnement sahélien ! Les acacias dont elle est extraite préviennent la désertification des terres africaines, restaurent la fertilité des sols et contribuent à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. C’est aussi la raison pour laquelle de nombreux acacias sont plantés dans le cadre du projet international de reforestation « La Grande Muraille Verte ». plus[/vc_button]