Gum Arabic or Gum Acacia, is a natural polysaccharide

extensively employed as a food additive and stabilizer,

deriving its origin from the exudates of Acacia trees.

Although traditionally prized for its emulsifying, thickening,

and stabilizing attributes in the food and beverage industry,

research has highlighted GA’s potential health benefits,

especially as a prebiotic in the human gut.The human

gut microbiome, an intricate ecosystem of trillions of

microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses,

helps to preserve overall health.A well-balanced, diverse

microorganism community in the gut is essential,as

disturbances in the microbiome have been linked to several

health complications, such as inflammatory bowel disease,

obesity, and mental health disorders. Thus, GA, traditionally

a food ingredient, exhibits potential as a health-promoting

prebiotic in the human gut.