Gum Tragacanth

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Natural gum
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Tragacanth gum
gptkbp:appearance White to yellowish powder
gptkbp:aroma Odorless
gptkbp:biodegradable Yes
gptkbp:chemicalClass Polysaccharides
gptkbp:derivedFrom Astragalus species
gptkbp:EC_number E413
gptkbp:ediblePart Yes
gptkbp:flavor gptkb:Bland
gptkbp:harvestSeason Sap of Astragalus plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gum Tragacanth
gptkbp:introducedIn Ancient times
gptkbp:mainIngredient Rare
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Middle_East
gptkbp:solubility Water-soluble
gptkbp:usedAs Stabilizer
Thickener
Emulsifier
gptkbp:usedFor Textile printing
Calico printing
Leather dressing
Making incense
Making lozenges
Making pastes for cake decorating
Making pastillage
Watercolor painting (binder)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Food_industry
cosmetic product
Pharmaceutical industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indian_Institute_of_Natural_Resins_and_Gums
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6