Gum Arabic: Structure, Properties, Application and Economics

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Gum Arabic: Structure, Properties, Application and Economics explores the management practices of gum Arabic producing trees and their environmental role, the characteristics and properties of the gum, and presents current and developing uses in food, feed, and medicinal applications. The book provides insight into regulatory aspects of production and quality control as well as underscoring some of the geographically based differences in gum Arabic trees, production, and regulation of products.  Written by experts in the field, the book provides current research and developments in gum Arabic. It is an important resource for researchers in industry and academia interested in the advances in this area. Written by leading experts from key gum Arabic producing regions of the worldExplores  the management practices of gum Arabic, from the environmental role of the tree to uses in food, feed, and medicinal applicationsProvides nanoscience and nanotechnology applications using gum ArabicDiscusses applications of gum Arabic in medicine and health Presents new research and trends in gum Arabic, investigating the physical properties, such as electric, optical, thermal, and magnetic Content: Intro Title page Table of Contents Copyright List of Contributors Preface 1: Acacia Seyal Gums in Sudan: Ecology and Economic Contribution Abstract Introduction Acacia seyal tree Acacia seyal distribution Acacia seyal ecology Acacia seyal husbandry Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis for acacia gum in Sudan Acacia seyal contribution to production and export of gum Arabic General discussion and recommendations 2: Management Practices of Gum Arabic-Producing Trees Abstract Introduction The importance of gum Arabic-producing trees Gum Arabic production Land tenure and management practicesLimitations to management practices Conclusion 3: Valuation of the Environmental Role of Acacia senegal Tree in the Gum Belt of Kordofan and the Blue Nile Sectors, Sudan Abstract Introduction The study area description Methodology of the study Results and discussion 4: Impact of Vegetation Cover Changes on Gum Arabic Production Using Remote Sensing Applications in Gedarif State, Sudan Abstract Applications of remote sensing on vegetation cover changes in arid regions Demographical features of Gadarif state Gum Arabic Belt in Sudan and its economic importanceImpact of vegetation cover changes in the Gum Arabic Belt in Gadarif state Remote sensing tools used Results and discussion 5: Gum Arabic: Certification and Assessment of Marketing Opportunities Abstract Introduction Gum Arabic production policies The role of stakeholders involved in gum Arabic business Trading channels International factors Definitions of certification Definition of nontimber forest products Certification systems for NTFPs Forest (timberland) Stewardship Council principles Organic agriculture Fair trade: Fairtrade Labeling Organizations InternationalCurrent situation of gum Arabic business in Umm Ruwaba and El Rahad, Sudan production Cost of certification Challenges of gum Arabic certification The opportunities Conclusions 6: Chemical Properties of Gum Arabic Abstract Introduction Chemical composition of gum Arabic Moisture Ash Nitrogen and protein content Amino acid composition Acidity and pH Solubility Equivalent weight, molecular weight, and uronic acid Reducing sugars Mineral composition Minor components of Acacia gums