Are natural plant hydrocolloids that may be classified as anionic or non-ionic polysaccharides or salts of polysaccharides.
GUMS
They are translucent, amorphous substances that are frequently produced in higher plants as a protective after injury.
GUMS
used of gums
Uses:
1. They are ingredients in dental and other adhesives and in bulk laxatives
2. Pharmaceutical aid
3. Tablet binders, emulsifiers, gelating agents, suspending agents, stabilizers and thickeners
SOURCES OF COMMERCIALLY USEFUL GUMS OR HYDROCOLLOIDS
• SHRUB OR TREE EXUDATES
• MARINE GUMS
• SEED GUMS
• PLANT EXTRACTS
• STARCH AND CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES
• MICROBIAL GUMS