Sudanese gum arabic producers hold on to trade despite steep challenges | AFP

Sudanese farmers have been tapping thorny acacia trees for decades, with one reward in mind: to harvest the prized “gum arabic” resin. These golden beads are near irreplaceable in the global industry, used in everything from soft drinks to chewing gum and pharmaceuticals. But in the harsh drylands where farmers struggle to cope with the arid climate, many are reluctant to take up the arduous profession, considered unrewarding, especially by the youth.
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[@ariella4444]

I don’t live in Sudan unfortunately, but I am very desperate to find Sudanese acacia gum for my kidney failure

[@Sadboi.212]

really?

[@1volleyball3layisme18]

Part of your vid is on CNN 10!

[@ChaostessX3]

Quite interesting, The sudanese have grown Gum Arabic for quite some time for others. I guess they’re done harvesting :(

[@scaledsilver]

get the water making machine that pulls water from air or clouds!!!

[@snitra.]

wtf This is not an arabic gum ,,,,it is an African gum .

[@Karawoolfe]

bro sudan is arab country as well

[@Ur_Local_Troll]

Look like turkish kemal candy 🤑

[@zuleyhagunduz3407]

Gerçeğini nerden bulabiliriz acaba sedef hastası için

[@Ur_Local_Troll]

@@zuleyhagunduz3407 excuse me?

[@ugurgonul5390]

​@@zuleyhagunduz3407 Geçen ben buldum aktardan sudan zamkı dedim şuan içiyorum bakalım nasıl olacak.