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Gum Arabic

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Definition: 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.  D25-26 qualif    Other names Gum Acacia; Acacia Gum; Gum, Acacia; Arabic, Gum; Acacia, Gum
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
arabic acid  32609-14-6   *Gum Arabic. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1987;35(3):933

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