Gum Arabic Resin - 2 oz. Bag

100% Pure & Natural Botanical Name: Acacia Senegal Acacia Wicca / Hashab / Pagan Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. Originally, gum arabic was collected from Acacia nilotica which was called the "gum arabic tree" in the present day, gum arabic is predominantly collected from two related species, namely Acacia Senegal and Vachellia (Acacia) seyal. Producers harvest the gum commercially from wild trees, mostly in Sudan (80%) and throughout the Sahel, from Senegal to Somalia—though it is historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia. Our food grade all-natural Gum Arabic is used as an emulsifier and a thickening agent in icing, fillings, chewing gum and other confectionery treats. A natural mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins gives it the properties of a glue and binder that is edible by humans. It is also used in making soft drink syrups, gummy candies such as gumdrops, marshmallows, M&M's chocolate candies—and edible glitter, a popular modern cake-decorating staple. It is also used in the production of various cosmetic products. 100% pure and all-natural Gum Arabic – Large, beautiful gum nuggets ofthe highest quality. All-natural gum made of the hardened sap of various species of theacacia tree. Gum Arabic is used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer. It isedible and has E number E414. Gum Arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosity control in inks and intextile industries, though less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles. Gum Arabic is also known as Arabic Gum, Acacia Gum, Chaar Gund , Meska. Guaranteed to be all natural and free from all additives.