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Gum Arabic

Gum Arabic — also known as acacia gum, chaar gund or meska — is the most commercially popular of the food gums, consisting of the hardened sap of wild Acacia trees and collected through drilling, hole incisions or natural exudation. Commercial grades are now predominantly collected from the Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal species endemic to the Sahel region of Sub-Saharan Africa. Traditionally, the best-quality gum has been associated with the Kordofan province of Sudan, which produces close to 80% of the world's supply, with further commercial production in Nigeria, Mali, Senegal and, more recently, Chad.

First used in Ancient Egypt as an adhesive and an ink, the product later reached Europe and earned the name "Gum Arabic" because it was exported from Arabian ports. Today its unique properties see it applied across food, textiles, ceramics, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals — acting as a stabiliser, thickener and emulsifying agent, and used in drug encapsulation.

Barley

Barley is a hugely important whole-grain cereal with numerous nutritional and health benefits. Broadly speaking, it is a great source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, cellulose and maltose, as well as an excellent source of copper and vitamin B1. The butyric acid it produces helps to preserve the colon, and studies reveal that fibre-rich barley has several advantages as a method of lowering cholesterol — making it especially useful for those who suffer from cardiovascular disease. Barley is also widely used in the brewing industry, notably in the making of alcoholic brews.

Walnuts

Among our selection of culinary nuts, walnuts are prized both for their rich, distinctive flavour and their impressive nutritional profile. A generous source of Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fibre and antioxidants, walnuts are valued for supporting heart and brain health and are a versatile ingredient across confectionery, baking and wholesome everyday cooking. We source quality kernels to meet the growing demand from food manufacturers and retailers alike.

Senna Leaves (Sana Makki)

Senna is an ancient plant used for remedial purposes since the epochs of old civilisations such as Ancient Egypt. A tropical plant belonging to the Cassia family, it is well known in countries such as Sudan, where the leaves are used to relieve stomach problems, notably acute constipation. Senna — or Sana Makki, as it is known in East Africa — has a unique ability to act as an effective laxative, relieving the bowel and working on the colon rapidly; this is why most aperients and stool softeners sold in pharmacies contain Senna. It should be emphasised that the leaves of the Senna are a more effective purgative than the pods of the plant.

Sudanese Sesame Oil

Sudanese sesame oil, pressed in camel-driven traditional oil mills, is very popular and widely consumed both locally in Sudan and abroad. It is eaten by the vast majority of Sudanese as part of their traditional breakfast (beans with sesame oil and bread) and used as a dressing for a variety of salads. The oil is also valued as a traditional treatment for chest infections, coughs, joint pains and other orthopaedic soreness, as well as for skin conditions.