Gum Arabic

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1980)

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Tree Number(s): D05.750.078.739.500, D09.698.700.500, D20.215.721.249.500

MeSH Unique ID: D006170

Registry Number: 9000-01-5

Entry Terms:

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

Previous Indexing:

• Acacia (1966-1979)
• Polysaccharides (1966-1979)

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Macromolecular Substances
Polymers
Biopolymers
Plant Gums
Gum Arabic

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Carbohydrates
Polysaccharides
Plant Gums
Gum Arabic

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Complex Mixtures
Biological Products
Plant Exudates
Plant Gums
Gum Arabic