Gum arabic
WordNet
noun
(1) Gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals)
WiktionaryText
Noun
- An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees. It is used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and in other industries including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.
Synonyms
- E414 when used as a thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier
- gum acacia