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Discover Acacia Gum, an unknown natural ingredient found in many common food products

Alland & Robert, a French company founded 131 years ago, is today an international leader in Acacia Gum, an all-natural and safe ingredient mainly used in the food industry.

Acacia Gum is an edible vegetable exudate, coming from acacia trees. It can flow either naturally or as a result of an incision made in the branches of the tree. Not only is the product itself 100% natural and vegetal, harvesting methods are 100% natural too. Unlike the majority of products used in the food industry, Acacia Gum is harvested solely from wild trees grown without pesticides, the majority of which are located in the southern Sahel, in Africa.

Three thousand years ago, the Egyptians already ate Acacia Gum and used it to ensure the bandages on mummies stuck fast. Today, there are a wide variety of applications: the ingredient is used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, as well as in technical applications.

Wine, chewing-gums, yoghurts, sodas, mascara… What do those day-to-day products have in common? They contain Acacia Gum, which alone (and without any chemical modification) gathers many functional properties: emulsifier, texturing and film forming agent, dietary fibre, stabiliser, carrier… Acacia Gum’s natural qualities and consistency make it very popular in the food industry, and among the world’s leading food groups. They appreciate the versatility of Acacia Gum, which for them is a reliable natural ingredient. Alland & Robert supplies most major food companies worldwide, but also works closely with the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

Acacia Gum is 100% natural and vegetarian, free from pesticides and GMOs. It contains no gluten and very few calories, has no odour or flavour, and is high in fibre. It is a safe ingredient, recognised as having no negative impact on health. Neither the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the Joint JEFCA (FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has set a maximum ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for Acacia Gum, which is well known as a multifunctional food additive (E414). Alland & Robert also meets the European regulations on food additives and pharmacopoeia standards (European, American and Japanese) to ensure the quality of Acacia Gum.

Alland & Robert is the international expert of Acacia Gum worldwide. Since 1884, the French company, based in Paris and in Normandy, has been specialised in natural gums. Alland & Robert guarantees the traceability and reliability of its products, known for their excellent quality, thanks to a strong focus on research and development, quality insurance and sustainable development.