This document outlines the specifications for gum arabic, including requirements that the 20% solution be a light amber color with a viscosity of 70-110 cp and a pH of 4.0-4.8. It also lists maximum allowances for moisture, total ash, acid insoluble residue, arsenic, lead, heavy metals and requirements for minimum total dietary fiber. Certificates must be provided including one for origin from the Sudan Chamber of Commerce, a health certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, a quality certificate from the Sudanese Standard & Metrology Organization, a certified commercial invoice and packing list.

1. Gum Arabic (Hashab) Specifications
Color of 20% solution Lt. Amber
Viscosity of 20% solution 70 – 110 cp
PH of 20% solution 4.0 – 4.8
Specks Test (Per Standard)
Specific Rotation (oc)D 25c (-22) to (-34)
Moisture 15% max
Total Ash 4 % max
Acid Insoluble Residue 0.35% max
Identification Positive
Starch or Dextrin Negative
Tannin Bearing Gum Negative
Arsenic 3 ppm max
Lead 5 ppm max
Heavy Metals 20 ppm max
Total Dietary Fiber (As is) 80% min
Total Dietary Fiber (Dry weight)90% min
Salmonella Negative
E. Coil Negative
Documents and Certifications:
1. Certificate of origin authenticated by (Sudan Chamber of Commerce)
2. Health(Phytosanitary)Certificate issued from (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)
3. Certificate of Quality issued by (Sudanese Standard & Metrology Organization)
4. Commercial Invoice certified by (Sudan Chamber of Commerce)
5. Packing List
6. BL