Quality Assurance

Uncompromising Quality Standards

From field collection to export, every step of our process is designed to deliver premium food-grade Gum Arabic that exceeds European Union standards.

FSSC ISO 22000EMS ISO 14001:2015SMETA Certified
Transparent digital weighing of gum arabic in the field
Certifications

Internationally Recognized Standards

Our quality management systems are validated by leading certification bodies.

FSSC ISO 22000

Food Safety System Certification ensuring the highest standards of food safety management throughout our operations.

EMS ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System certification demonstrating our commitment to environmental responsibility.

SMETA Certified

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit certification validating our ethical business practices and labor standards.

Our Process

Quality at Every Step

A rigorous quality management system ensures consistency from field to export.

01

Field Quality Control

Trained super-agents inspect gum at collection points, ensuring only quality material enters our supply chain.

02

Sorting & Grading

Primary value addition through manual sorting and grading by trained producer group members.

03

Laboratory Testing

Comprehensive testing for moisture, ash content, viscosity, and microbiological safety.

04

Processing & Packaging

Kibbling, final grading, and food-grade packaging in our certified processing facility.

05

Batch Certification

Each batch receives full documentation including Certificate of Analysis and traceability records.

06

Export Logistics

Careful palletizing and shipping through Mombasa Port to European destinations.

Laboratory Testing

Quality Parameters

Every batch of Gum Arabic undergoes comprehensive laboratory testing to ensure compliance with food-grade specifications and EU standards.

Moisture Content

Ensures optimal product stability and shelf life

Total Ash

Measures mineral content and purity

Acid Insoluble Ash

Verifies absence of contaminants

Specific Rotation

Authenticates Acacia senegal origin

Nitrogen Content

Confirms protein composition within spec

Microbiological Safety

Meets EU food safety standards

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Detailed technical specifications including test methods and precise values are available upon request for qualified buyers.

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Laboratory analysis using polarimeter for specific rotation testing
Quality Control Lab
Specific rotation analysis for batch verification
Sorting and grading quality control
Traceability

Full Supply Chain Visibility

Our digital traceability system provides complete visibility from collector to customer, meeting the most demanding supply chain transparency requirements.

  • GPS-tagged collection points
  • Digital weighing and payment records
  • Batch-level documentation
  • Certificate of Analysis for each shipment
  • Complete chain of custody records
Gum arabic collection and grading at Samburu aggregation point

Request Quality Documentation

Contact us for detailed specifications, certificates, and sample requests.

Contact Our Quality Team