GPI Launches Spray‑Dried Acacia Gum: A Versatile Solution for Modern Food Formulation

Gum Products Incorporated (GPI) is proud to announce the launch of our new line of spray‑dried acacia gum, also known as gum arabic—a highly versatile, clean‑label hydrocolloid trusted by food and beverage formulators. With our new spray‑dried format, GPI is making it even easier for customers to incorporate acacia gum into a wide range of applications with improved solubility, consistency, and handling performance.

What Is Acacia Gum?

Acacia gum is a natural, plant‑derived hydrocolloid obtained from the sap of Acacia trees, primarily Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. It is composed mainly of complex polysaccharides and glycoproteins, giving it a unique combination of emulsifying, stabilizing, and film‑forming properties.

Because of its neutral flavor, low viscosity, and excellent stability across a wide pH range, acacia gum is widely used in beverages, confectionery, bakery, dairy, nutraceuticals, and flavor systems.

Primary Functions of Acacia Gum in Food and Beverage Applications

GPI’s spray‑dried acacia gum delivers multiple functionalities in a single ingredient, making it a powerful tool for product developers:

1. Emulsification

Acacia gum is one of the most effective natural emulsifiers available. It stabilizes oil‑in‑water emulsions by forming a protective film around oil droplets, preventing coalescence and phase separation.

Common uses:

• Flavor and color emulsions

• Clouding agents for beverages

• Essential oil delivery systems

• Citrus oil stabilization

2. Stabilization and Suspension

Acacia gum helps maintain uniform dispersion of insoluble or partially soluble components without significantly increasing viscosity.

Common uses:

• Beverage suspensions

• Cocoa or spice dispersion

• Nutrient and botanical delivery

• Pulp and fiber stabilization

3. Film‑Forming and Encapsulation

Acacia gum forms smooth, cohesive films and is widely used as a carrier in spray‑drying and encapsulation systems.

Common uses:

• Flavor encapsulation

• Vitamin and mineral protection

• Aroma retention

• Shelf‑life extension of sensitive actives

4. Texture Modification and Mouthfeel Enhancement

With its low viscosity at relatively high solids, acacia gum can enhance body and mouthfeel without creating heaviness or gumminess.

Common uses:

• Reduced‑sugar beverages

• Dairy and plant‑based drinks

• Nutritional beverages

• Fiber‑fortified products

5. Binding and Adhesion

Acacia gum acts as a natural binder and adhesive, helping particles adhere to surfaces or to each other.

Common uses:

• Confectionery glazing

• Seasoning adhesion on snacks

• Tablet and lozenge binding

• Coating systems

Why Spray‑Dried Acacia Gum?

GPI’s new spray‑dried acacia gum offers key advantages over traditional forms:

• Improved solubility and dispersion in both hot and cold systems

• Consistent particle size for better handling and processing

• Reduced dusting and improved flowability

• Enhanced performance in beverage and encapsulation systems

These attributes make it easier for formulators to achieve reliable, repeatable performance at scale.

Customized Acacia Gum Blends: Designed for Your Application

At GPI, we understand that no two formulations—or customers—are the same. That’s why we go beyond single‑ingredient supply by offering custom hydrocolloid blending capabilities.

Our technical team can blend spray‑dried acacia gum with other hydrocolloids and functional ingredients—such as xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan, pectin, starches, fibers, or proteins—to deliver targeted performance attributes, including:

• Enhanced emulsion stability

• Improved suspension control

• Optimized mouthfeel and viscosity

• Better freeze‑thaw stability

• Controlled release of flavors or nutrients

• Improved processing tolerance

These customized blends help simplify formulations, reduce ingredient counts, and improve batch‑to‑batch consistency.

GPI: Your Partner in Food Formulation

GPI is more than an ingredient supplier—we are a formulation partner committed to helping customers solve real‑world product development challenges.

Our collaborative approach includes:

• Application‑driven ingredient selection

• Custom blend development

• Bench‑scale and pilot‑scale support

• Functional performance optimization

• Cost‑in‑use and process efficiency guidance

Whether you are launching a new beverage, reformulating a clean‑label product, stabilizing a difficult emulsion, or developing a next‑generation functional food, GPI works alongside your team to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

Unlock the Full Potential of Acacia Gum

With the launch of our spray‑dried acacia gum line, GPI is expanding its portfolio of high‑performance hydrocolloids designed to meet the evolving needs of modern food formulation.

From emulsification and encapsulation to texture enhancement and stability, acacia gum remains one of the most versatile and effective natural ingredients available today.

Let GPI help you turn functionality into formulation success.

Contact our technical team to learn more about our spray‑dried acacia gum, custom blending capabilities, and application support services.