Analytical study on secondary metabolites extraction and characterization from Acacia gums (AGs)

Elnour, Ahmed A. M. and Al-Assaf, Saphwan and Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed and Osman, Mohammed Elmubark and Abdelgadir, Abdelgadir Elfadil (2025) Analytical study on secondary metabolites extraction and characterization from Acacia gums (AGs). In: Gum Arabic and Breast Cancer Biology. Springer, Singapore, pp. 47-81. ISBN 978-981-97-8517-9

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Abstract

Acacia gums (AGs), derived from Acacia senegal, Acacia seyal, and Acacia polyacantha trees, are widely used in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. They serve as emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, and soluble dietary fibers. This study aimed to optimize the extraction process of secondary metabolites extracted (SME) from AGS to enhance their efficiency and quality for industrial applications. Gum arabic, primarily composed of D-galactose, L-arabinose, L-rhamnose, D-glucuronic acid, and 4-O-methyl-D-glucuronic acid with a small fraction of proteins, is a multifunctional ingredient known for its emulsifying activity, attributed to its amphiphilic nature. Its effectiveness as an emulsifier stems from its high water solubility, low-viscosity, good surface activity, and ability to form a protective film around emulsion droplets. AGS in Sudan play crucial ecological roles by providing fodder, firewood, gums, and soil erosion control, which are essential for gum arabic production. Sudan’s diverse biodiversity hosts many plant species traditionally used for medicinal purposes, with extensive knowledge of medicinal plant species stemming from their widespread use among different ethnic groups. This study highlights the importance of optimizing the extraction of secondary metabolites from AGS for industrial applications, and the significance of AGS in Sudan’s ecological balance and economic stability.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Gum arabic · Secondary metabolites · Extraction techniques · Optimization
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP248.13 Biotechnology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Nassereldeen Kabbashi
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2025 12:15
Last Modified:	03 Nov 2025 12:15
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/124027

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