Gum Arabic
Synonyms
Acacia Gum
Acacia, Gum
Arabic, Gum
Gum Acacia
Gum arabic
Gum, Acacia
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.