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gum arabicnoun [mass noun]A gum exuded by some kinds of acacia, used in the food industry and in glue and incense.Many acacias exude gums, of which the best known is gum arabic, extracted from incisions in the bark of A. senegal....- Further north are areas covered with acacia bushes, the source of gum arabic.
- In confectionery, glazes and artificial whipped creams, gum arabic keeps flavor oils and fats uniformly distributed, retards crystallization of sugar, thickens chewing gums and jellies, and gives soft candies a desirable mouth feel.
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