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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.

Also Known As:

Acacia, Gum; Gum Acacia; Arabic, Gum; Gum, Acacia; Acacia Gum; Gum arabic

Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Biopolymers: 773
    - Plant Gums: 2
      - Gum Arabic: 226
Carbohydrates: 22023
- Polysaccharides: 15383
  - Plant Gums: 2
    - Gum Arabic: 226
Complex Mixtures: 1906
- Biological Products
  - Plant Exudates: 1
    - Plant Gums: 2
      - Gum Arabic: 226

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