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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
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Drugs
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arabic acid
32609-14-6
*Gum Arabic.
Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1987;35(3):933