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Gum Arabic-based Pickering emulsions: Design principles and emerging applications
Ahmad Rajaei1, Arian Nahalkar2
1Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
Carbohydrate Polymers
|April 7, 2026
Summary
Gum Arabic (GA) is a sustainable biopolymer for creating stable Pickering emulsions without surfactants. This review explores GA-based particle fabrication, characterization, and applications in food, pharma, and cosmetics.
Area of Science:
- Colloid and Surface Science
- Materials Science
- Food Science
Background:
- Gum Arabic (GA), a natural polysaccharide-protein complex, is a versatile biopolymer.
- Traditionally used as an emulsifier, GA is now recognized for Pickering emulsion stabilization.
- Its amphiphilic nature, biodegradability, and regulatory approval make it ideal for sustainable Pickering systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in Gum Arabic-based colloidal particles for Pickering stabilization.
- To examine strategies for tailoring GA particle properties for emulsion control.
- To discuss the applications and future directions of GA-based Pickering emulsions.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis and characterization of Gum Arabic-based colloidal particles.
- Investigation of particle properties influencing wettability, charge, and size.
- Analysis of factors affecting emulsion formation, stability, and rheology.
Main Results:
- Tailoring GA particle characteristics allows precise control over emulsion properties.
- GA-based Pickering emulsions demonstrate stability across various conditions.
- Successful applications identified in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and material science.
Conclusions:
- Gum Arabic offers a sustainable and effective platform for developing advanced Pickering emulsions.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock full potential.
- GA-based Pickering emulsions hold significant promise for diverse industrial applications.
