Alland & Robert
9 rue de Saintonge
Paris
75 003
France
0033 1 44 59 21 31
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Created in 1884, Alland & Robert is a French family company and pioneer in natural tree exudates. Alland & Robert is strongly focused on acacia gum, an entirely natural additive and ingredient used in food products worldwide. Acacia gum is found in thousands of day-to-day products thanks to its various functional properties. It is particularly appreciated for being 100 percent plant-based and for the versatility of its applications. Alland & Robert exports to over 70 countries through a network of 40 distributors, tripling its turnover over the last 10 years. With the aim of providing high-quality natural gums, Alland & Robert is fully committed to sustainable growth in line with its active corporate social responsibility plan, including low carbon products and support to African communities and environment thanks to the company Corporate Foundation. This vision is supported by a large network of raw material suppliers in Africa, ethical sourcing and compliance with international certifications, a dedicated Research & Development team and partnerships with internationally recognized universities.
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Acacia gum is an exudate of the acacia tree. It’s neither sap nor resin. It is either naturally exudated by the tree or following an incision done in the branches of the tree by harvesters. From a chemical point of view, acacia gum is a complex polysaccharide.
Acacia gum: multifunctional by nature!
From cosmetics to confectionery, to carbonated drinks or pharmaceutical products, acacia gum is used in a multitude of everyday products. It can be present as a texture agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, or for its high fiber content. 100% plant based, it also constitutes an alternative of choice for vegetarian and vegan food products.
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14 Apr 2023 --- A double-blind clinical trial found that Nexira’s Inavea Pure Acacia ingredient significantly improves constipation and has a high tolerability on sensitive people with... Read More
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31 Jan 2023 --- Natural ingredient manufacturer Alland & Robert signs the We Use Wild pledge, created by NGO TRAFFIC, a specialist in wild plant trade. The company aims to address... Read More
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15 Dec 2020 --- A new study examines the potential benefits after taking a daily dose of acacia gum. Isabelle Jaouen, R&D director at Alland & Robert, details that the study found decreased intestinal complaints in eight out of ten participants. These health and wellness findings may accelerate acacia gum’s use in nutraceuticals, in addition to bolstering its already well-established role in F&B stabilization.