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gum arabic
gum arabic (gum acacia) Exudate from the stems of Acacia spp.; the best product comes from A. senegal. Used as thickening agent, as stabilizer, often in combination with other gums, in gum drops and soft jelly gums, and to prevent crystallization in sugar confectionery. Also used as the adhesive on postage stamps.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "gum arabic." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "gum arabic." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-gumarabic.html DAVID A. BENDER. "gum arabic." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-gumarabic.html |
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gum arabic
gum ar·a·bic • n. a gum exuded by some kinds of acacia and used as an emulsifier, in glue, as the binder for watercolor paints, and in incense. |
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"gum arabic." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "gum arabic." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-gumarabic.html "gum arabic." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-gumarabic.html |
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