Determinationof Acacia A-seyalcolor from different locationsat different seasons

Abstract

In this study, talha gum was collected from four different productive areas inSudan : Buram, Al-Deain, Blue Nile and Hejleej for season(2019-2020). The color of the collected samples were measured using the Standard method (Lovibond type F). The results were compared with the results obtained and recorded previously by NAFOP Lab in Khartoumfor seasons (“2017/ 2018 and2019). The results of the study showed a significant variations among the different areas.In Buram the color readings for a season vary between (47-95). In Hejleej area the readings of color were range between(27-40). The readings of colorfor Aldain samples in one season give results range between(20-35). The readings of color for Blue Nile samples in the same season range between (20-37). The study also showed slight variations within one areain accordance to the date of collection (the beginning and the end of the season). The study showed also a reverse relationship between the moisture and the intensity of the color.