Gum tragacanth

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf natural product
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs tragacanth gum
gptkbp:appearance white to yellowish powder
gptkbp:biodegradable true
gptkbp:chemicalClass polysaccharides
gptkbp:derivedFrom Astragalus species
gptkbp:EC_number E413
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gum tragacanth
gptkbp:mainIngredient rare
gptkbp:obtainedFrom tapping the root of Astragalus plants
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Middle_East
gptkbp:solubility partially soluble in water
gptkbp:usedAs stabilizer
emulsifier
thickener
gptkbp:usedFor textile printing
icing and sugarcraft
making adhesives
making incense
making lozenges
making pastilles
making tablets
making watercolors
gptkbp:usedIn cosmetics
food industry
pharmaceutical industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indian_Institute_of_Natural_Resins_and_Gums
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6