Benzoin or Benjamin (corrupted pronunciation) is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. It is used in perfumes, some kinds of incense, as a flavoring, and medicine, It is distinct from the chemical compound benzoin, which is ultimately derived from benzoin resin; the resin, however, does not contain this compound.
Gum Benjamin is the form of finished goods, and Benzoin as the one of it’s ingredients. Gum Benjamin also made in the box shape slab as the picture above. It created by the manufacturer, mixed with all Gum materials, and pressed to build strong shape for export purpose. Normally they exported with the wooden case packing to reduce damage of the product. Also they came in a various color, such as : Red, Black, White, Orange, Green, Blue, and Etc. Depend on market demand. Every countries has it’s own color request. For example African Countries more like Gum Benjamin in white color.
Benzoin is a common ingredient in incense-making and perfumery because of its sweet vanilla-like aroma and fixative properties. Gum benzoin is a major component of the type of church incense used in Russia and some other Orthodox Christian societies, as well as Western Catholic Churches. Most benzoin is used in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf and India, where it is burned on charcoal as an incense/ Aroma therapy. It is also used in the production of Bakhoor (Arabic بخور – scented wood chips) as well as various mixed resin incense in the Arab countries and the Horn of Africa. Benzoin is also used in blended types of Japanese incense, Indian incense, Chinese incense, and Papier d’Arménie as well as incense sticks.
Gum Benjamin/ Benzoin is obtained from Styrax benzoin, which grows predominantly on the island of Sumatra. Sumatran benzoin contains cinnamic acid in addition to benzoic acid. In the United States, Sumatra benzoin (Styrax benzoin and Styrax paralleoneurus) is more customarily used in pharmaceutical preparations, also for Fragrance Industries.
In perfumery, Gum Benjamin/ Benzoin is used as a fixative, slowing the dispersion of essential oils and other fragrance materials into the air. Benzoin is used in cosmetics, veterinary medicine, and scented candles. It is used as a flavoring in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, baked goods, chewing gum, frozen dairy, gelatins, puddings, and soft candy.
Mita Anifad start produce Gum Benjamin, and supply it’s raw Material Sinc 2005th. Exporting to Middle East and Others Countries. The company regularly supply Gum Benjamin or other Resins Product to Fragrance Industries, Incense Stick Manufacturer, or Chemical Equipment Industries in the market world wide.