Sudan produces 80% of the world's supply of gum arabic (aka acacia gum). What purpose does gum arabic serve in the soda industry?

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Sudan produces 80% of the world's supply of gum arabic (aka acacia gum). What purpose does gum arabic serve in the soda industry?

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Last updated Jun 06 2023.
Originally posted May 12 2023 5:42 PM.

psnz

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psnz

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Gum arabic stops the sugar from precipitating to the bottom of the drink. It acts as an emulsifier, keeping the sugar suspended in solution. Aside from soda drinks, gum arabic is widely used in the food industry.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_arabic

May 12 2023, 5:46 PM

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wellenbrecher

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Here's an interesting video about Sudanese gum arabic producers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqut0NCO5Gs

Jun 06 2023, 3:26 PM

Sudan produces 80% of the world's supply of gum arabic (aka acacia gum). What purpose does gum arabic serve in the soda industry?

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