Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Macromolecular Substances [D05] » Polymers » Biopolymers » Plant Gums » Gum Arabic
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Carbohydrates [D09] » Polysaccharides » Plant Gums » Gum Arabic
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Complex Mixtures [D20] » Biological Products » Plant Exudates » Plant Gums » Gum Arabic
Description
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. MeSH
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