Gums

Gum Arabic

Botanical Name: Acacia senegal

Chemical constituents: Tannins, Polysaccharides

Plant Source: Sap from Acacia trees

Dosage Forms: Powders, Capsules, Solutions

Applications: Emulsifier, Dietary fiber, Prebiotic

Adverse Effects: Mild gastrointestinal upset

Extraction: Collected from tree bark

Gum Tragacanth

Botanical Name: Astragalus gummifer

Chemical constituents: Gum tragacanth

Plant Source: Sap from Astragalus species

Dosage Forms: Powders, Suspensions

Applications: Thickening agent, Stabilizer, Antimicrobial

Adverse Effects: Rare allergic reactions

Extraction: Harvested from dried branches

Guar Gum

Botanical Name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Chemical constituents: Guar polysaccharides

Plant Source: Seeds of guar plant

Dosage Forms: Powders, Dietary supplements

Applications: Thickening agent, Dietary fiber

Adverse Effects: Gas, Bloating

Extraction: Milled from seeds

Xanthan Gum

Botanical Name: Xanthomonas campestris

Chemical constituents: Xanthan polysaccharides

Plant Source: Fermentation of sugars

Dosage Forms: Powders, Food additives

Applications: Thickening agent, Stabilizer

Adverse Effects: Rare allergic reactions

Extraction: Fermented and dried

Acacia Gum

Botanical Name: Acacia spp.

Chemical constituents: Polysaccharides

Plant Source: Sap from Acacia trees

Dosage Forms: Powders, Capsules

Applications: Emulsifier, Dietary fiber

Adverse Effects: Rare gastrointestinal upset

Extraction: Collected from tree bark

Locust Bean Gum

Botanical Name: Ceratonia siliqua

Chemical constituents: Polysaccharides

Plant Source: Seeds of the locust bean tree

Dosage Forms: Powders, Food additives

Applications: Thickening agent, Stabilizer

Adverse Effects: Mild gastrointestinal discomfort

Extraction: Milled from seeds

Chicory Gum

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus

Chemical constituents: Inulin

Plant Source: Roots of chicory plant

Dosage Forms: Powders, Supplements

Applications: Dietary fiber, Prebiotic