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Natural
Gums - are polymeric materials that can
be dissolved or dispersed in water to give a thickening and gelling
effect.
Examples :
Guar gum, karaya gum, gum arabic ( source - tree exudates, plant seed)
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![](guar%20gum%20powder.jpg) |
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Guar gum powder |
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Application areas
- food (thickening agents, gelling
agents, stabilizers, emulsifiers etc.) |
![](karayagum.jpg) |
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Guggal |
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