Before war broke out, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70-80%.

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Jessica Mendoza: Gum arabic is an ingredient you've probably never heard of, but ...

Gum arabic, a naturally occurring complex polysaccharide exudate from Acacia species, has long been valued for its multifaceted applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is working with Nigeria and other producing countries in Africa to promote Gum Arabic due to its potential to generate foreign exchange, ...

The ongoing civil war in Sudan is being financed by the trade of gum arabic, a key ingredient in many consumer goods such as chocolate, soda and chewing gum. What Happened: Muhamed Jaber, a trader, ...