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Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Plant Gums > Gum Arabic
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Plant Gums > Gum Arabic
... > Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Manufactured Materials > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Plant Gums > Gum Arabic
Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Biopolymers > Plant Gums > Gum Arabic
Complex Mixtures > Biological Products > Plant Exudates > Plant Gums > Gum Arabic

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Gum Arabic  

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Entry terms

  • Acacia Gum
  • Acacia, Gum
  • Gum Acacia
  • Gum, Acacia

Scope note

  • Powdered exudate from various Acacia species, especially A. senegal (Leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. Gum arabic is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals.

History note

  • 91(80); was see under POLYSACCHARIDES 1980-90

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