Our markets
Better nutrition and healthier diets, plant-based and sustainable consumer products, innovation in clean beauty and health…
We help you make it happen!
Our products
Our purpose
We work at the crossroads of natural ingredients, nutrition, sustainability, research and creating better lifestyles for all.
Small company, big impact!
Our company
We are Alland & Robert, a family company and pioneer expert in natural plant exudates since 1884 !
The heritage of our 140-year-old company has shaped our journey and brought us to be the worldwide expert of acacia gum.
Since 1884, we’ve learnt a thing or two about natural gums.
From humble beginnings to industry leadership, our history is a testament to resilience, vision, and excellence.
Certifications & safety
Safety and high quality are the priorities of our clients… and ours.
Research & Development
Our team of 8 specialists in Research & Development are our heroes in lab coat! Their expertise on acacia gum is unmatched.
News & Insight
Our latest updates on the world of natural gums, nutrition, beauty and health.
Frequently asked questions
Gum arabic (also known as acacia gum) is a naturally occurring exudate produced by two species of tree in the acacia family: acacia senegal and acacia seyal. Its additive number is E414, and it is listed as food safe by the EFSA, the FDA and the JECFA, with no limit on acceptable daily intake.
- Emulsifier, stabiliser and texturing agent used in food production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
- Up to 90% prebiotic soluble fibre content
- Low viscosity even at high concentrations: can be incorporated in high doses without thickening
Detailed information on grading and uses is available here.
Absolutely none: they are two names for the same product. “Gum arabic” is the traditional name, taken from the Arab ports from which African gums were shipped, while “acacia gum” refers to its botanical origins.
- The Codex Alimentarius limits this nomenclature to gums sourced from acacia senegal and acacia seyal trees only.
- The E414 code applies to both
- Acacia fibre is an acacia gum from Alland & Robert, containing minimum 90% fibre content
Since 1884. Alland & Robert is oldest global specialist in natural gums still in operation, with over 140 years of expertise.
- Founded in Paris by Alfred Robert and Francisque Alland, now a sixth-generation family company
- Two production sites in Normandy: the historic headquarters in Port-Mort, and another facility in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon
- Among the world’s top producers of acacia gum, operating in over 70 countries.
Our history goes back six generations.
Our gums are used in four main sectors, each of which uses a different property of the same gum.
- Food and beverages: emulsifier, texturing solution and source of fibre
- Health and nutrition: excipient and binder for pill production; prebiotic fibre
- Cosmetics: stabiliser and film-forming agent
- Technical applications: paint, printing, textiles
The range is completed by gum karaya, which offers thickening properties.