Gum Arabic (bulk)

Item

Identifier

2025.046

Title

Gum Arabic (bulk)

Description

Sudan Arabic gum pieces, traditional resin. Water-soluble gum that is exuded by two species, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, which were formerly classified under genus Acacia. Gum arabic is used in inks, paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, confections, and other products.

Subject

artists' materials; gum; gums; painting; ink; inks

Source

Purchased from HAMSH

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