This paper reviews organic, prebiotic and dietary fibre (DF) properties of gum arabic (GA) and highlights its major applications.
A conceptual literature review was conducted, examining scientific publications, food standards, pharmacopoeia references and Sudanese GA sector strategies.
GA has prebiotic effects through fermentation by beneficial gut microbiota, classified as a soluble DF and considered as organic material. Research Limitations and Implications: More research, laboratory, clinical and industrial trials are needed to optimise GA’s uses and quantify health impacts.
Consistent with SDGs 1, 2, 3, 9, 17. These findings support the development of functional foods and pharmaceutical formulations incorporating GA as an organic, prebiotic and DF material.
Elsayed, M. E. O. and Suliman, N. A. (2025): Gum Arabic as an Organic, Prebiotic and Dietary Fibre Material. International Journal of Gum Arabic (IJGA), Vol. 1, No. 1/2, pp. 57-73.
