Acacia Tree Substance Used in Glues, Confectionery
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Question is: Acacia Tree Substance Used in Glues, Confectionery
and the answer is: GUMARABIC
Word Meaning:
GUM ARABIC — An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.
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