Gum Karaya

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf natural product
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Sterculia gum
gptkbp:CASNumber 9000-36-6
gptkbp:color pale yellow
gptkbp:derivedFrom Sterculia species
gptkbp:EC_number E416
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gum Karaya
gptkbp:mainConstituent polysaccharides
gptkbp:obtainedFrom tapping trees
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Africa
gptkb:India
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EFSA
gptkbp:solubility partially soluble in water
gptkbp:swellsInWater yes
gptkbp:texture coarse powder or granules
gptkbp:usedAs laxative
stabilizer
emulsifier
thickener
gptkbp:usedFor denture adhesives
gptkbp:usedIn cosmetics
food industry
pharmaceutical industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indian_Institute_of_Natural_Resins_and_Gums
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6